US Bridges

Oakdale Church RD over Cooks Branch

Fair

Covington County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T 6N R16W B · Structure no. SA1600000000014

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakdale Church RD over Cooks Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Oakdale Church RD over Cooks Branch in Covington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 5 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2045. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOakdale Church RD
CrossesCooks Branch
LocationSec 1 T 6N R16W B
RouteCounty Highway 149
Coordinates31.50994, -89.56253
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic300 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$279,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oakdale Church RD over Cooks Branch built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oakdale Church RD over Cooks Branch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Oakdale Church RD over Cooks Branch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Oakdale Church RD over Cooks Branch?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Oakdale Church RD over Cooks Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.