US Bridges

Oaklawn RD East over Parkers Creek

Fair

Harrison County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T 7S R10W · Structure no. SA2400000000089

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oaklawn RD East over Parkers Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oaklawn RD East over Parkers Creek in Harrison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesOaklawn RD East
CrossesParkers Creek
LocationSec 2 T 7S R10W
RouteCounty Highway 532
Coordinates30.46, -88.96528
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2011)
Projected traffic900 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oaklawn RD East over Parkers Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oaklawn RD East over Parkers 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Oaklawn RD East over Parkers Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Oaklawn RD East over Parkers Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Oaklawn RD East over Parkers Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.