US Bridges

Williams RD over Oakey Woods Creek

Good

Covington County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T 8N R14W B · Structure no. SA1600000000046

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Williams RD over Oakey Woods Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Williams RD over Oakey Woods Creek in Covington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2044. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWilliams RD
CrossesOakey Woods Creek
LocationSec 21 T 8N R14W B
RouteCounty Highway 2168
Coordinates31.64, -89.41604
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2024)
Projected traffic210 by 2044
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Williams RD over Oakey Woods Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Williams 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Williams RD over Oakey Woods Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Williams RD over Oakey Woods Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Williams RD over Oakey Woods Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.