US Bridges

County Lake Road over Oktibbeha County Lake

PoorPosted for load

Oktibbeha County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T19N R13E B · Structure no. SA5300000000159

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
113 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Lake Road over Oktibbeha County Lake is a concrete culvert carrying County Lake Road over Oktibbeha County Lake in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2032. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Lake Road
CrossesOktibbeha County Lake
LocationSec 15 T19N R13E B
RouteCounty Highway 1707
CountyOktibbeha County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.50619, -88.93217
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating13.3 US tons
Inventory rating7.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadUnknown
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2012)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$94,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Lake Road over Oktibbeha County Lake built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Lake Road over Oktibbeha County Lake in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does County Lake Road over Oktibbeha County Lake carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Lake Road over Oktibbeha County Lake?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns County Lake Road over Oktibbeha County Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.