US Bridges

Little Rock Dec RD over Okahatta Creek

Fair

Newton County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T 7N R12E B · Structure no. SA5100000000097

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
152 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Rock Dec RD over Okahatta Creek is a concrete slab carrying Little Rock Dec RD over Okahatta Creek in Newton County, Mississippi. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 6 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2043. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLittle Rock Dec RD
CrossesOkahatta Creek
LocationSec 17 T 7N R12E B
RouteCounty Highway 462
Coordinates32.44383, -89.09917
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2023)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2043
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 Little Rock Dec RD over Okahatta Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Rock Dec RD 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 2023.

How much traffic does Little Rock Dec RD over Okahatta Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Little Rock Dec RD over Okahatta Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Little Rock Dec RD over Okahatta Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.