US Bridges

SR 19 over Buckatunna Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · 3.7 MI S SR 496 · Structure no. 310001903800940

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
262 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 19 over Buckatunna Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 19 over Buckatunna Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,900 by 2043. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 19
CrossesBuckatunna Creek
Location3.7 MI S SR 496
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates32.32518, -88.56171
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2023)
Projected traffic3,900 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 19 over Buckatunna Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 19 over Buckatunna 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 19 over Buckatunna Creek carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 19 over Buckatunna Creek?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 19 over Buckatunna Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.