US Bridges

R Irby RD over Buckatunna Ck

Fair

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T 5N R17E · Structure no. SA3800000000043

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
133 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

R Irby RD over Buckatunna Ck is a concrete channel beam carrying R Irby RD over Buckatunna Ck in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesR Irby RD
CrossesBuckatunna Ck
LocationSec 8 T 5N R17E
RouteCounty Highway 968
Coordinates32.2887, -88.57309
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 15
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was R Irby RD over Buckatunna Ck built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is R Irby RD over Buckatunna Ck 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 2024.

How much traffic does R Irby RD over Buckatunna Ck carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is R Irby RD over Buckatunna Ck?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns R Irby RD over Buckatunna Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.