Smith Co. 502 over Oakohay Creek
FairPosted for loadSmith County, Mississippi · Sec 26 T 4N R 7E B · Structure no. SA6500000000103
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 107 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smith Co. 502 over Oakohay Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Smith Co. 502 over Oakohay Creek in Smith County, Mississippi. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2042. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Smith Co. 502 over Oakohay Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smith Co. 502 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Smith Co. 502 over Oakohay Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Smith Co. 502 over Oakohay Creek?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Smith Co. 502 over Oakohay Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.