US Bridges

Okatibbee Dam Road over Okati. Dam Exit Chan.

Fair

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · 7 MI NW of Meridian Ms · Structure no. CEPSAMMS0000001

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

Okatibbee Dam Road over Okati. Dam Exit Chan. is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Okatibbee Dam Road over Okati. Dam Exit Chan. in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 195 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesOkatibbee Dam Road
CrossesOkati. Dam Exit Chan.
Location7 MI NW of Meridian Ms
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyLauderdale County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.47312, -88.79717
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2023)
Projected traffic195 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$15.4 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Okatibbee Dam Road over Okati. Dam Exit Chan. built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Okatibbee Dam Road over Okati. Dam Exit Chan. 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 Okatibbee Dam Road over Okati. Dam Exit Chan. carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Okatibbee Dam Road over Okati. Dam Exit Chan.?

The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Okatibbee Dam Road over Okati. Dam Exit Chan.?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).