Big V Road over Branch of Okatoma Ck
PoorPosted for loadCovington County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T 9N R17W · Structure no. SA1600000000102
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 165
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Big V Road over Branch of Okatoma Ck is a concrete tee beam carrying Big V Road over Branch of Okatoma Ck in Covington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 165 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 182 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Big V Road over Branch of Okatoma Ck built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is Big V Road over Branch of Okatoma Ck in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Big V Road over Branch of Okatoma Ck carry?
About 165 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Big V Road over Branch of Okatoma Ck?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Big V Road over Branch of Okatoma Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.