US Bridges

CR 670 (linton Rd) over Bucatunna Creek

Fair

Clarke County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T 2N R17E B · Structure no. SA1200000000061

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
202 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 670 (linton Rd) over Bucatunna Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 670 (linton Rd) over Bucatunna Creek in Clarke County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 615 by 2044. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 670 (linton Rd)
CrossesBucatunna Creek
LocationSec 4 T 2N R17E B
RouteCounty Highway 376
CountyClarke County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.03944, -88.5675
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionNovember 2024
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 spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length202 ft (61.6 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 traffic410 (2024)
Projected traffic615 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$539,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 670 (linton Rd) over Bucatunna Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 670 (linton Rd) over Bucatunna 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 670 (linton Rd) over Bucatunna Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 670 (linton Rd) over Bucatunna Creek?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 670 (linton Rd) over Bucatunna Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.