US Bridges

SR 349 over Oaklimeter Creek

Good

Marshall County, Mississippi · 10.6 MI N Union Cl · Structure no. 310034904701840

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
382 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 349 over Oaklimeter Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 349 over Oaklimeter Creek in Marshall County, Mississippi. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2043. The structure is 382 ft (116.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 349
CrossesOaklimeter Creek
Location10.6 MI N Union Cl
RouteState Highway 349
Coordinates34.64163, -89.31011
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating43.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length382 ft (116.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2023)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 349 over Oaklimeter Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 349 over Oaklimeter 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 349 over Oaklimeter Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 349 over Oaklimeter Creek?

The structure is 382 ft (116.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 349 over Oaklimeter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.