US Bridges

US 11 over Oktibbee Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · 6.0 MI N Clarke Cl · Structure no. 210001103815590

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
405 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 11 over Oktibbee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 11 over Oktibbee Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2043. The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesUS 11
CrossesOktibbee Creek
Location6.0 MI N Clarke Cl
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates32.30867, -88.7585
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.3 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length405 ft (123.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2023)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 11 over Oktibbee Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 11 over Oktibbee 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 11 over Oktibbee Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 11 over Oktibbee Creek?

The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 11 over Oktibbee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.