US Bridges

Kola RD over Okatoma Creek

Fair

Covington County, Mississippi · Sec 29 T 8N R15W B · Structure no. SA1600000000056

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kola RD over Okatoma Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kola RD over Okatoma Creek in Covington County, Mississippi. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 6 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2042. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesKola RD
CrossesOkatoma Creek
LocationSec 29 T 8N R15W B
RouteCounty Highway 916
Coordinates31.6251, -89.52901
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 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 rating67.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2022)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2042
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 Kola RD over Okatoma Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kola RD over Okatoma Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Kola RD over Okatoma Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Kola RD over Okatoma Creek?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Kola RD over Okatoma Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.