US Bridges

CO RD 230 over Otoucalofa Creek

Good

Yalobusha County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T11S R 3W B · Structure no. SA8100000000002

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 230 over Otoucalofa Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 230 over Otoucalofa Creek in Yalobusha County, Mississippi. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, older 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2035. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO RD 230
CrossesOtoucalofa Creek
LocationSec 5 T11S R 3W B
RouteCounty Highway 230
Coordinates34.15847, -89.53267
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2015)
Projected traffic180 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 230 over Otoucalofa Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 230 over Otoucalofa 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 230 over Otoucalofa Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 230 over Otoucalofa Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 230 over Otoucalofa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.