US Bridges

Butputter Rd. over Branch of Butputter Ck

Fair

Grenada County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T22N R 7E · Structure no. SA2200000000089

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Butputter Rd. over Branch of Butputter Ck is a concrete channel beam carrying Butputter Rd. over Branch of Butputter Ck in Grenada County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2034. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesButputter Rd.
CrossesBranch of Butputter Ck
LocationSec 8 T22N R 7E
RouteCounty Highway 118
CountyGrenada County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.77711, -89.58936
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic50 (2014)
Projected traffic75 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Butputter Rd. over Branch of Butputter Ck built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Butputter Rd. over Branch of Butputter Ck 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 2023.

How much traffic does Butputter Rd. over Branch of Butputter Ck carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Butputter Rd. over Branch of Butputter Ck?

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

Who owns Butputter Rd. over Branch of Butputter Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.