US Bridges

Cherry Bridge RD over Okatoma Creek

Good

Covington County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T 9N R17W B · Structure no. SA1600000000107

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
424 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry Bridge RD over Okatoma Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cherry Bridge RD over Okatoma Creek in Covington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 424 ft (129.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCherry Bridge RD
CrossesOkatoma Creek
LocationSec 12 T 9N R17W B
RouteCounty Highway 191
Coordinates31.76625, -89.6581
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 15
Structure length424 ft (129.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Cherry Bridge RD over Okatoma Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherry Bridge RD over 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Cherry Bridge RD over Okatoma Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Cherry Bridge RD over Okatoma Creek?

The structure is 424 ft (129.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Cherry Bridge RD over Okatoma Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.