Dry Creek Road over Okatoma Creek
GoodSimpson County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T 1N R 6E B · Structure no. SA6400000000048
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,400
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dry Creek Road over Okatoma Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dry Creek Road over Okatoma Creek in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2040. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 32 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dry Creek Road over Okatoma Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dry Creek 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Dry Creek Road over Okatoma Creek carry?
About 2,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Dry Creek Road over Okatoma Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Dry Creek Road over Okatoma Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.