US Bridges

Beech Grove RD over Buckins Creek

Fair

Claiborne County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T10N R 4E B · Structure no. SA1100000000014

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
88 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beech Grove RD over Buckins Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Beech Grove RD over Buckins Creek in Claiborne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2043. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesBeech Grove RD
CrossesBuckins Creek
LocationSec 28 T10N R 4E B
RouteCounty Highway 15
CountyClaiborne County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.80814, -90.80094
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2023)
Projected traffic195 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$208,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beech Grove RD over Buckins Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beech Grove RD over Buckins 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Beech Grove RD over Buckins Creek carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Beech Grove RD over Buckins Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Beech Grove RD over Buckins Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.