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Highway 590 Bridge provides boat access to Okatoma Creek, a medium-sized river system in Covington County, Mississippi. This is a substantial waterway with a drainage area of 282 square miles and an average flow of 494 cubic feet per second, making it suitable for various types of paddling and boating activities. The creek has a noticeable gradient with an average slope of 5.3 feet per mile and an average velocity of 2.19 feet per second, indicating moderate current conditions that paddlers should be prepared for.
The access point at Highway 590 Bridge offers a convenient launching location for exploring this stream order 5 waterway. Okatoma Creek extends 66.84 miles through the region with significant elevation changes totaling 352 feet from source to this section, providing diverse paddling experiences. Boaters should be aware that this is a flowing river system rather than a lake, so conditions will vary with recent rainfall and seasonal water levels. The moderate current and stream characteristics make this suitable for paddlers with some experience in river conditions.