US Bridges

Centerhill-Martin over Okatibbee Creek

Fair

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T 8N R15E B · Structure no. SA3800000000255

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
190 ft
100 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Centerhill-Martin over Okatibbee Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Centerhill-Martin over Okatibbee Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,150 by 2044. The structure is 190 ft (58 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesCenterhill-Martin
CrossesOkatibbee Creek
LocationSec 19 T 8N R15E B
RouteCounty Highway 458
Coordinates32.52244, -88.80217
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.4 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans100
Design loadH 15
Structure length190 ft (58 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2024)
Projected traffic3,150 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Centerhill-Martin over Okatibbee Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Centerhill-Martin 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Centerhill-Martin over Okatibbee Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Centerhill-Martin over Okatibbee Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (58 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Centerhill-Martin over Okatibbee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.