US Bridges

Buck RD over Trib of Brushy Creek

Fair

Copiah County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 1N R 1W B · Structure no. SA1500000000006

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buck RD over Trib of Brushy Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Buck RD over Trib of Brushy Creek in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2047. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBuck RD
CrossesTrib of Brushy Creek
LocationSec 13 T 1N R 1W B
RouteCounty Highway 36
Coordinates31.91939, -90.24972
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic175 by 2047
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$171,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buck RD over Trib of Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buck RD over Trib of Brushy 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Buck RD over Trib of Brushy Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Buck RD over Trib of Brushy Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Buck RD over Trib of Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.