Buck Reed Road over Branch of Bakers Creek
PoorPosted for loadHinds County, Mississippi · Sec 26 T 6N R 4W · Structure no. SA2500000000397
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buck Reed Road over Branch of Bakers Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Buck Reed Road over Branch of Bakers Creek in Hinds 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2034. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Buck Reed Road over Branch of Bakers Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Buck Reed Road over Branch of Bakers Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Buck Reed Road over Branch of Bakers Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2014 count).
How long is Buck Reed Road over Branch of Bakers Creek?
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 Buck Reed Road over Branch of Bakers Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.