US Bridges

Oak Street over Bch of Oakohay Creek

Good

Smith County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T10N R16W B · Structure no. SA6500000000134

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oak Street over Bch of Oakohay Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Oak Street over Bch of Oakohay Creek in Smith County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOak Street
CrossesBch of Oakohay Creek
LocationSec 1 T10N R16W B
RouteCity Street 36
Coordinates31.86903, -89.55389
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2021)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2043
Trucks25%
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

OwnerTown or Township 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$1.1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Oak Street over Bch of Oakohay Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oak Street over Bch of Oakohay 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 Oak Street over Bch of Oakohay Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Oak Street over Bch of Oakohay Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Oak Street over Bch of Oakohay Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.