SR 37 over Oakahay Creek
FairCovington County, Mississippi · 0.3 MI N SR 532 · Structure no. 310003701600430
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 300 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 37 over Oakahay Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 37 over Oakahay Creek in Covington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2043. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 37 over Oakahay Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 37 over Oakahay Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does SR 37 over Oakahay Creek carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 37 over Oakahay Creek?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR 37 over Oakahay Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.