Saratoga-Sharon RD over Branch of Okatoma Creek
GoodSimpson County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T10N R17W B · Structure no. SA6400000000097
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 660
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Saratoga-Sharon RD over Branch of Okatoma Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Saratoga-Sharon RD over Branch of Okatoma Creek in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 57 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Saratoga-Sharon RD over Branch of Okatoma Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is Saratoga-Sharon RD over Branch of 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 2024.
How much traffic does Saratoga-Sharon RD over Branch of Okatoma Creek carry?
About 660 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Saratoga-Sharon RD over Branch of Okatoma Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Saratoga-Sharon RD over Branch of Okatoma Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.