US Bridges

Smith Co. 14 over Oakohay Creek

Fair

Smith County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T10N R15W B · Structure no. SA6500000000129

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
420 ft
100 main spans
Daily traffic
530
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith Co. 14 over Oakohay Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smith Co. 14 over Oakohay Creek in Smith County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 530 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 795 by 2043. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSmith Co. 14
CrossesOakohay Creek
LocationSec 27 T10N R15W B
RouteCounty Highway 383
CountySmith County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.80465, -89.49351
Functional classRural Major 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans100
Design loadHS 20
Structure length420 ft (128 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2022)
Projected traffic795 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.9 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Smith Co. 14 over Oakohay Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith Co. 14 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Smith Co. 14 over Oakohay Creek carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Smith Co. 14 over Oakohay Creek?

The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Smith Co. 14 over Oakohay Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.