US Bridges

Buck Williams RD over Mud Creek

Good

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T13N R 5E · Structure no. SA2500000000368

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
131 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buck Williams RD over Mud Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Buck Williams RD over Mud Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBuck Williams RD
CrossesMud Creek
LocationSec 15 T13N R 5E
RouteCounty Highway 5334
Coordinates32.10292, -90.69478
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (39.9 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 (2023)
Projected traffic45 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buck Williams RD over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buck Williams RD over Mud 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Buck Williams RD over Mud Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Buck Williams RD over Mud Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Buck Williams RD over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.