US Bridges

Watts RD over Branch of Okatoma Creek

Good

Covington County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T 8N R15W B · Structure no. SA1600000000057

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Watts RD over Branch of Okatoma Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Watts RD over Branch of Okatoma Creek in Covington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWatts RD
CrossesBranch of Okatoma Creek
LocationSec 33 T 8N R15W B
RouteCounty Highway 118
Coordinates31.61593, -89.5135
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2024)
Projected traffic330 by 2044
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 Watts RD over Branch of Okatoma Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Watts RD over Branch of 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 Watts RD over Branch of Okatoma Creek carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Watts RD over Branch of Okatoma Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Watts RD over Branch of Okatoma Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.