Coats Road over Okatoma Creek
FairPosted for loadSimpson County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T10N R17W B · Structure no. SA6400000000101
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 145 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Coats Road over Okatoma Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Coats Road over Okatoma Creek in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2044. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Coats Road over Okatoma Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Coats Road over Okatoma 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Coats Road over Okatoma Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Coats Road over Okatoma Creek?
The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Coats Road over Okatoma Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.