US Bridges

Oakley Woods Lane over Oakey Woods Creek

Good

Jones County, Mississippi · Sec 25 T 8N R14W · Structure no. SA3400000000153

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakley Woods Lane over Oakey Woods Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oakley Woods Lane over Oakey Woods Creek in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOakley Woods Lane
CrossesOakey Woods Creek
LocationSec 25 T 8N R14W
RouteCounty Highway 398
Coordinates31.62425, -89.35656
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 rating75.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2023)
Projected traffic90 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Oakley Woods Lane over Oakey Woods Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oakley Woods Lane over Oakey Woods 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Oakley Woods Lane over Oakey Woods Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Oakley Woods Lane over Oakey Woods Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Oakley Woods Lane over Oakey Woods Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.