Old 8th Street RD over Okatibbee Creek
FairLauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T 6N R15E B · Structure no. SA3800000000096
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 202 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,700
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old 8th Street RD over Okatibbee Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Old 8th Street RD over Okatibbee Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,050 by 2043. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old 8th Street RD over Okatibbee Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old 8th Street RD 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Old 8th Street RD over Okatibbee Creek carry?
About 2,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old 8th Street RD over Okatibbee Creek?
The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Old 8th Street RD over Okatibbee Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.