US Bridges

Kittrell Swamp RD over Okatibbee Creek

Fair

Kemper County, Mississippi · Sec 26 T 9N R14E · Structure no. SA3500000000007

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
271 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kittrell Swamp RD over Okatibbee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kittrell Swamp RD over Okatibbee Creek in Kemper County, Mississippi. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2043. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesKittrell Swamp RD
CrossesOkatibbee Creek
LocationSec 26 T 9N R14E
RouteCounty Highway 136
CountyKemper County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.60201, -88.83968
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length271 ft (82.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic135 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$2.1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kittrell Swamp RD over Okatibbee Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kittrell Swamp RD over Okatibbee 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Kittrell Swamp RD over Okatibbee Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Kittrell Swamp RD over Okatibbee Creek?

The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Kittrell Swamp RD over Okatibbee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.