US Bridges

Buschman Street over Gordons Creek

Good

Forrest County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T 4N R13W · Structure no. SA1800000000128

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buschman Street over Gordons Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Buschman Street over Gordons Creek in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,450 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBuschman Street
CrossesGordons Creek
LocationSec 10 T 4N R13W
RouteCity Street 8771
Coordinates31.32387, -89.28861
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2024)
Projected traffic3,450 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buschman Street over Gordons Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buschman Street over Gordons 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 2024.

How much traffic does Buschman Street over Gordons Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Buschman Street over Gordons Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Buschman Street over Gordons Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.