US Bridges

Lux RD over Okatoma Creek

Good

Covington County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T 6N R14W B · Structure no. SA1600000000007

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
340 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lux RD over Okatoma Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lux RD over Okatoma Creek in Covington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 330 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 495 by 2044. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesLux RD
CrossesOkatoma Creek
LocationSec 33 T 6N R14W B
RouteCounty Highway 214
Coordinates31.44314, -89.40609
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2024)
Projected traffic495 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Lux RD over Okatoma Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lux RD 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Lux RD over Okatoma Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lux RD over Okatoma Creek?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Lux RD over Okatoma Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.