US Bridges

US 84 over Okatoma Creek

Good

Covington County, Mississippi · 0.5 MI E US 49 · Structure no. 21000840161228A

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
942 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Okatoma Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 84 over Okatoma Creek in Covington County, Mississippi. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,850 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,550 by 2043. The structure is 942 ft (287.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 84
CrossesOkatoma Creek
Location0.5 MI E US 49
RouteU.S. Route 84
Coordinates31.65796, -89.56239
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating19.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length942 ft (287.2 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,850 (2023)
Projected traffic3,550 by 2043
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 over Okatoma Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 over Okatoma Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does US 84 over Okatoma Creek carry?

About 2,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Okatoma Creek?

The structure is 942 ft (287.2 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over Okatoma Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.