US Bridges

SR 28 over Okatoma Creek

Good

Simpson County, Mississippi · 1.6 MI E US 49 · Structure no. 310002806409820

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 28 over Okatoma Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 28 over Okatoma Creek in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2043. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 28
CrossesOkatoma Creek
Location1.6 MI E US 49
RouteState Highway 28
CountySimpson County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.86527, -89.69218
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2023)
Projected traffic4,400 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 28 over Okatoma Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 28 over Okatoma 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 28 over Okatoma Creek carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 28 over Okatoma Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 28 over Okatoma Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.