US Bridges

CO RD 457 over Bucatunna Creek

Fair

Clarke County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T 4N R17E · Structure no. SA1200000000124

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
145 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 457 over Bucatunna Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 457 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCO RD 457
CrossesBucatunna Creek
LocationSec 21 T 4N R17E
RouteCounty Highway 58
Coordinates32.17961, -88.568
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length145 ft (44.2 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 traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic45 by 2044
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$358,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 457 over Bucatunna Creek built?

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

What condition is CO RD 457 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 457 over Bucatunna Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 457 over Bucatunna Creek?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 457 over Bucatunna Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.