Ovett-Petal RD over Buck Creek
FairPosted for loadJones County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T 6N R11W B · Structure no. SA3400000000020
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old, rebuilt 2019
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ovett-Petal RD over Buck Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Ovett-Petal RD over Buck Creek in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 48 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 675 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Ovett-Petal RD over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.
What condition is Ovett-Petal RD over Buck 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Ovett-Petal RD over Buck Creek carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ovett-Petal RD over Buck Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Ovett-Petal RD over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.