US Bridges

Oak Street(cr 77) over Oakohay Creek

Fair

Smith County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T 1N R 7E B · Structure no. SA6500000000020

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
460 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
690
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Street(cr 77) over Oakohay Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oak Street(cr 77) over Oakohay Creek in Smith County, Mississippi. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 690 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,035 by 2044. The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOak Street(cr 77)
CrossesOakohay Creek
LocationSec 35 T 1N R 7E B
RouteCounty Highway 36
Coordinates31.87515, -89.55344
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal 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 rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length460 ft (140.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic690 (2024)
Projected traffic1,035 by 2044
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oak Street(cr 77) over Oakohay Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak Street(cr 77) over Oakohay Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Oak Street(cr 77) over Oakohay Creek carry?

About 690 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Oak Street(cr 77) over Oakohay Creek?

The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Oak Street(cr 77) over Oakohay Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.