US Bridges

Smith Co. 121 over Bch of Oakohay Creek

Good

Smith County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T 2N R 7E · Structure no. SA650000000A040

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
79 ft
300 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smith Co. 121 over Bch of Oakohay Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Smith Co. 121 over Bch of Oakohay Creek in Smith County, Mississippi. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSmith Co. 121
CrossesBch of Oakohay Creek
LocationSec 23 T 2N R 7E
RouteCounty Highway 212
Coordinates31.99653, -89.55504
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans300
Design loadHL 93
Structure length79 ft (24 m)
Longest span39 ft (12 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic90 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$720,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Smith Co. 121 over Bch of Oakohay Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith Co. 121 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Smith Co. 121 over Bch of Oakohay Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Smith Co. 121 over Bch of Oakohay Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Smith Co. 121 over Bch of Oakohay Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.