US Bridges

Old HWY 49 over Trib of Okatoma Creek

Good

Covington County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T 6N R14W B · Structure no. SA1600000000001

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 49 over Trib of Okatoma Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old HWY 49 over Trib of Okatoma Creek in Covington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOld HWY 49
CrossesTrib of Okatoma Creek
LocationSec 6 T 6N R14W B
RouteCounty Highway 914
Coordinates31.50869, -89.43942
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2024)
Projected traffic480 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old HWY 49 over Trib of Okatoma Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 49 over Trib of 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Old HWY 49 over Trib of Okatoma Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 49 over Trib of Okatoma Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Old HWY 49 over Trib of Okatoma Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.