Sandhill Avenue over Okeelala Creek
GoodLee County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T 7S R 6E · Structure no. SA4100000000011
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2025 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sandhill Avenue over Okeelala Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sandhill Avenue over Okeelala Creek in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2045. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sandhill Avenue over Okeelala Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sandhill Avenue over Okeelala Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does Sandhill Avenue over Okeelala Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Sandhill Avenue over Okeelala Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Sandhill Avenue over Okeelala Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.