US Bridges

CO RD 122 over Otoucalofa Creek

FairPosted for load

Yalobusha County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T11S R 4W B · Structure no. SA8100000000011

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
171 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
180
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 122 over Otoucalofa Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 122 over Otoucalofa Creek in Yalobusha County, Mississippi. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2035. The structure is 171 ft (52.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 122
CrossesOtoucalofa Creek
LocationSec 14 T11S R 4W B
RouteCounty Highway 122
CountyYalobusha County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.13019, -89.59308
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length171 ft (52.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2015)
Projected traffic270 by 2035
Trucks8%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$228,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 122 over Otoucalofa Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 122 over Otoucalofa 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 122 over Otoucalofa Creek carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 122 over Otoucalofa Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 122 over Otoucalofa Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.