US Bridges

Saratoga-Sharon RD over Branch of Okatoma Creek

Good

Simpson County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T10N R17W B · Structure no. SA6400000000150

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saratoga-Sharon RD over Branch of Okatoma Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Saratoga-Sharon RD over Branch of Okatoma Creek in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSaratoga-Sharon RD
CrossesBranch of Okatoma Creek
LocationSec 24 T10N R17W B
RouteCounty Highway 393
Coordinates31.81382, -89.66531
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2022)
Projected traffic840 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Saratoga-Sharon RD over Branch of Okatoma Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

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 560 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 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Saratoga-Sharon RD over Branch of Okatoma Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.