US Bridges

SR 35 over Okatoma Creek

Good

Covington County, Mississippi · 0.9 MI N US 49 · Structure no. 310003501606380

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
980 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 35 over Okatoma Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 35 over Okatoma Creek in Covington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 7 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 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2043. The structure is 980 ft (298.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 35
CrossesOkatoma Creek
Location0.9 MI N US 49
RouteState Highway 35
Coordinates31.75798, -89.64403
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+22 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length980 ft (298.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2023)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 35 over Okatoma Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 35 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 35 over Okatoma Creek carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 35 over Okatoma Creek?

The structure is 980 ft (298.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 35 over Okatoma Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.