US Bridges

Saratoga-Sharon RD over Branch of Okatoma Creek

Good

Simpson County, Mississippi · Sec 25 T10N R17W B · Structure no. SA640000000A107

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 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 channel beam carrying Saratoga-Sharon RD over Branch of Okatoma Creek in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 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 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSaratoga-Sharon RD
CrossesBranch of Okatoma Creek
LocationSec 25 T10N R17W B
RouteCounty Highway 393
Coordinates31.81284, -89.66496
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable 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 rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 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 2023, making it 2 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 October 2023.

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 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.