US Bridges

CR 6100 over Okeelala Creek

FairPosted for load

Prentiss County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T 6S R 6E B · Structure no. SA5900000000082

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 6100 over Okeelala Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 6100 over Okeelala Creek in Prentiss County, Mississippi. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2035. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 6100
CrossesOkeelala Creek
LocationSec 20 T 6S R 6E B
RouteCounty Highway 968
Coordinates34.5455, -88.69981
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.4 US tons
Inventory rating11.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2015)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 6100 over Okeelala Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 6100 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 6100 over Okeelala Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 6100 over Okeelala Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 6100 over Okeelala Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.