US Bridges

Smith Co. 526 over Little Oakohay Creek

Good

Smith County, Mississippi · Sec 16 T 3N R 7E · Structure no. SA6500000000158

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
121 ft
300 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith Co. 526 over Little Oakohay Creek is a concrete slab carrying Smith Co. 526 over Little Oakohay Creek in Smith County, Mississippi. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSmith Co. 526
CrossesLittle Oakohay Creek
LocationSec 16 T 3N R 7E
RouteCounty Highway 216
Coordinates32.09772, -89.58267
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans300
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (37 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$960,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Smith Co. 526 over Little Oakohay Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith Co. 526 over Little 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 2024.

How much traffic does Smith Co. 526 over Little Oakohay Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Smith Co. 526 over Little Oakohay Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (37 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Smith Co. 526 over Little Oakohay Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.