US Bridges

SR 19 over Okatibee Creek

Fair

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · 4.2 MI N I 59 · Structure no. 31000190380254B

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
692 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 19 over Okatibee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 19 over Okatibee Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2043. The structure is 692 ft (210.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 19
CrossesOkatibee Creek
Location4.2 MI N I 59
RouteState Highway 19
CountyLauderdale County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.39731, -88.76256
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+15 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length692 ft (210.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2023)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR 19 over Okatibee Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 19 over Okatibee 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 SR 19 over Okatibee Creek carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 19 over Okatibee Creek?

The structure is 692 ft (210.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 19 over Okatibee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.