Cooper Road over Okatoma Creek
GoodSimpson County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T 1N R 6E B · Structure no. SA6400000000042
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 320
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cooper Road over Okatoma Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cooper Road over Okatoma Creek in Simpson 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 320 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cooper Road over Okatoma Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cooper Road 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Cooper Road over Okatoma Creek carry?
About 320 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Cooper Road over Okatoma Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Cooper Road over Okatoma Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.