Saratoga-Sharon RD over Okatoma Creek
GoodSimpson County, Mississippi · Sec 26 T10N R17W B · Structure no. SA6400000000108
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 271 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 660
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Saratoga-Sharon RD over Okatoma Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Saratoga-Sharon RD over Okatoma Creek in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 Saratoga-Sharon RD over Okatoma Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Saratoga-Sharon RD 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 2024.
How much traffic does Saratoga-Sharon RD over Okatoma Creek carry?
About 660 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Saratoga-Sharon RD over Okatoma Creek?
The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Saratoga-Sharon RD over Okatoma Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.