Pearce RD over Branch of Okatoma Ck
PoorPosted for loadCovington County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T 9N R17W · Structure no. SA1600000000106
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pearce RD over Branch of Okatoma Ck is a concrete channel beam carrying Pearce RD over Branch of Okatoma Ck 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 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 495 by 2041. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pearce RD over Branch of Okatoma Ck built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pearce RD 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Pearce RD over Branch of Okatoma Ck carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Pearce RD over Branch of Okatoma Ck?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Pearce RD over Branch of Okatoma Ck?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.