Oakdale Church RD over Bowie Creek
FairCovington County, Mississippi · SEC_34_T 7N_R16W B · Structure no. SA1600000000112
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 380 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Oakdale Church RD over Bowie Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oakdale Church RD over Bowie Creek in Covington County, Mississippi. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 975 by 2044. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Oakdale Church RD over Bowie Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Oakdale Church RD over Bowie Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Oakdale Church RD over Bowie Creek carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Oakdale Church RD over Bowie Creek?
The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Oakdale Church RD over Bowie Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.