US Bridges

Bronson Road over Okatibbee Creek

Fair

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T 5N R15E B · Structure no. SA3800000000031

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
173 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bronson Road over Okatibbee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bronson Road over Okatibbee Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesBronson Road
CrossesOkatibbee Creek
LocationSec 22 T 5N R15E B
RouteCounty Highway 452
CountyLauderdale County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.25807, -88.75603
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$1.1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bronson Road over Okatibbee Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bronson Road 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Bronson Road over Okatibbee Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bronson Road over Okatibbee Creek?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Bronson Road over Okatibbee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.