Hickory-Little Rck over Okahatta Creek
FairNewton County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T 6N R12E B · Structure no. SA5100000000055
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 171 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 360
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hickory-Little Rck over Okahatta Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Hickory-Little Rck over Okahatta Creek in Newton County, Mississippi. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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.
It carries about 360 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2044. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hickory-Little Rck over Okahatta Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hickory-Little Rck over Okahatta 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Hickory-Little Rck over Okahatta Creek carry?
About 360 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Hickory-Little Rck over Okahatta Creek?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Hickory-Little Rck over Okahatta Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.