SR 481 over Oakahay Creek
GoodSmith County, Mississippi · 3.5 MI N SR 35 · Structure no. 310048106500350
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 222 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 380
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 481 over Oakahay Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 481 over Oakahay Creek in Smith County, Mississippi. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2043. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 33 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 | 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 SR 481 over Oakahay Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 481 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does SR 481 over Oakahay Creek carry?
About 380 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 481 over Oakahay Creek?
The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR 481 over Oakahay Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.