US Bridges

Bob Boler RD over Oakey Woods Creek

Good

Covington County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T 8N R14W · Structure no. SA1600000000043

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
155 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bob Boler RD over Oakey Woods Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Bob Boler RD over Oakey Woods Creek in Covington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBob Boler RD
CrossesOakey Woods Creek
LocationSec 17 T 8N R14W
RouteCounty Highway 64
Coordinates31.65615, -89.43524
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Bob Boler RD over Oakey Woods Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bob Boler RD over Oakey Woods 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Bob Boler RD over Oakey Woods Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Bob Boler RD over Oakey Woods Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bob Boler RD over Oakey Woods Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.