US Bridges

Shaifer House RD over Bucks Creek

GoodPosted for load

Claiborne County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T11N R 2E · Structure no. SA1100000000023

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shaifer House RD over Bucks Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Shaifer House RD over Bucks Creek in Claiborne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesShaifer House RD
CrossesBucks Creek
LocationSec 12 T11N R 2E
RouteCounty Highway 123
Coordinates31.94203, -91.04675
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic8 (2023)
Projected traffic12 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$127,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shaifer House RD over Bucks Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shaifer House RD over Bucks 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Shaifer House RD over Bucks Creek carry?

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

How long is Shaifer House RD over Bucks Creek?

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

Who owns Shaifer House RD over Bucks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.