US Bridges

Jasper Co. 23 over Otakoocha Creek

Good

Jasper County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T 4N R10E B · Structure no. SA310000000A091

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
131 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jasper Co. 23 over Otakoocha Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Jasper Co. 23 over Otakoocha Creek in Jasper County, Mississippi. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2043. The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesJasper Co. 23
CrossesOtakoocha Creek
LocationSec 35 T 4N R10E B
RouteCounty Highway 286
Coordinates32.14455, -89.24986
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length131 ft (40 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2023)
Projected traffic390 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$500,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jasper Co. 23 over Otakoocha Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jasper Co. 23 over Otakoocha 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 Jasper Co. 23 over Otakoocha Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Jasper Co. 23 over Otakoocha Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Jasper Co. 23 over Otakoocha Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.