Bunkley Road over Richardson Creek
FairFranklin County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T 5N R 2E B · Structure no. SA1900000000015
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 222 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2013 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bunkley Road over Richardson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bunkley Road over Richardson Creek in Franklin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2044. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bunkley Road over Richardson Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bunkley Road over Richardson 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Bunkley Road over Richardson Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Bunkley Road over Richardson Creek?
The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Bunkley Road over Richardson Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.