US Bridges

CR 1275 over Okeelala Creek

FairPosted for load

Lee County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T 7S R 6E B · Structure no. SA4100000000017

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1275 over Okeelala Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1275 over Okeelala Creek in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 580 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 870 by 2045. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 1275
CrossesOkeelala Creek
LocationSec 24 T 7S R 6E B
RouteCounty Highway 1412
Coordinates34.46416, -88.61978
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating29.4 US tons
Inventory rating9.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2025)
Projected traffic870 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1275 over Okeelala Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1275 over Okeelala 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 2025.

How much traffic does CR 1275 over Okeelala Creek carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 1275 over Okeelala Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1275 over Okeelala Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.