US Bridges

Jaynesville RD over Bch of Okatoma Creek

Good

Covington County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T 9N R17W B · Structure no. SA1600000000104

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jaynesville RD over Bch of Okatoma Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Jaynesville RD over Bch of Okatoma Creek in Covington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesJaynesville RD
CrossesBch of Okatoma Creek
LocationSec 9 T 9N R17W B
RouteCounty Highway 208
Coordinates31.76249, -89.70584
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating84.7 US tons
Inventory rating50.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 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 Jaynesville RD over Bch of Okatoma Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jaynesville RD over Bch 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Jaynesville RD over Bch of Okatoma Creek carry?

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

How long is Jaynesville RD over Bch of Okatoma Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Jaynesville RD over Bch of Okatoma Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.