SR 28 over Oakahay Creek
GoodSmith County, Mississippi · 0.4 MI E SR 35 · Structure no. 310002806510720
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 230 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 28 over Oakahay Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 28 over Oakahay Creek in Smith County, Mississippi. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2043. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 28 over Oakahay Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 28 over Oakahay 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does SR 28 over Oakahay Creek carry?
About 5,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SR 28 over Oakahay Creek?
The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SR 28 over Oakahay Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.