US Bridges

Calvary Church RD over Branch of Okatoma Creek

Good

Simpson County, Mississippi · Sec 25 T10N R17W · Structure no. SA6400000000148

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Calvary Church RD over Branch of Okatoma Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Calvary Church RD over Branch of Okatoma Creek in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesCalvary Church RD
CrossesBranch of Okatoma Creek
LocationSec 25 T10N R17W
RouteCounty Highway 1
Coordinates31.80765, -89.65476
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic75 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Calvary Church RD over Branch of Okatoma Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Calvary Church 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 Calvary Church RD over Branch of Okatoma Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Calvary Church RD over Branch of Okatoma Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Calvary Church RD over Branch of Okatoma Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.