US Bridges

US 84 over Oakey Woods Creek

Good

Covington County, Mississippi · 0.1 MI W SR 37 · Structure no. 21000840161286B

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
201 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Oakey Woods Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 84 over Oakey Woods Creek in Covington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,550 by 2043. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 84
CrossesOakey Woods Creek
Location0.1 MI W SR 37
RouteU.S. Route 84
Coordinates31.68354, -89.46429
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2023)
Projected traffic4,550 by 2043
Trucks25%
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 Oakey Woods Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 over Oakey Woods 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 84 over Oakey Woods Creek carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Oakey Woods Creek?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 over Oakey Woods Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.