US Bridges

SR 19 over W Bucatunna Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · 9.6 MI N Alabama ST Line · Structure no. 310001903800970

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 19 over W Bucatunna Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 19 over W Bucatunna Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,700 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesSR 19
CrossesW Bucatunna Creek
Location9.6 MI N Alabama ST Line
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates32.32799, -88.56773
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.1 US tons
Inventory rating56.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,700 (2023)
Projected traffic6,700 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$331 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 19 over W Bucatunna Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 19 over W Bucatunna 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 W Bucatunna Creek carry?

About 6,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 19 over W Bucatunna Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns SR 19 over W Bucatunna Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.