Old Okahola School over Sandy Run Creek
FairLamar County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T 3N R14W B · Structure no. SA3700000000057
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Okahola School over Sandy Run Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Okahola School over Sandy Run Creek in Lamar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2044. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Okahola School over Sandy Run Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Okahola School over Sandy Run 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 Old Okahola School over Sandy Run Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old Okahola School over Sandy Run Creek?
The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Old Okahola School over Sandy Run Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.