US Bridges

Salem School RD over Oakey Woods Creek

Good

Covington County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T 9N R15W B · Structure no. SA1600000000083

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salem School RD over Oakey Woods Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Salem School RD over Oakey Woods Creek in Covington County, Mississippi. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2042. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSalem School RD
CrossesOakey Woods Creek
LocationSec 17 T 9N R15W B
RouteCounty Highway 919
Coordinates31.75329, -89.52897
Functional classRural Minor 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 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2022)
Projected traffic990 by 2042
Trucks8%
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 Salem School RD over Oakey Woods Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salem School 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 2023.

How much traffic does Salem School RD over Oakey Woods Creek carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Salem School RD over Oakey Woods Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Salem School RD over Oakey Woods Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.