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Bull Swamp Road over Okatibbee Creek

Good

Kemper County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T 9N R14E · Structure no. SA3500000000002

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bull Swamp Road over Okatibbee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bull Swamp Road over Okatibbee Creek in Kemper County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesBull Swamp Road
CrossesOkatibbee Creek
LocationSec 9 T 9N R14E
RouteCounty Highway 123
CountyKemper County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.64203, -88.87481
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2021)
Projected traffic135 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$550,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bull Swamp Road over Okatibbee Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bull Swamp Road over Okatibbee 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 2023.

How much traffic does Bull Swamp Road over Okatibbee Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bull Swamp Road over Okatibbee Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m).

Who owns Bull Swamp Road over Okatibbee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.