US Bridges

Texas Eastern Road over Buie Branch

Good

Jefferson County, Mississippi · Sec 25 T 8N R 4E B · Structure no. SA320000000A019

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Texas Eastern Road over Buie Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Texas Eastern Road over Buie Branch in Jefferson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2045. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesTexas Eastern Road
CrossesBuie Branch
LocationSec 25 T 8N R 4E B
RouteCounty Highway 102
Coordinates31.63172, -90.755
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2024)
Projected traffic125 by 2045
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Texas Eastern Road over Buie Branch built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Texas Eastern Road over Buie Branch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Texas Eastern Road over Buie Branch carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Texas Eastern Road over Buie Branch?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Texas Eastern Road over Buie Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.