B W Johnson Road over Bucatunna Creek
FairLauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 29 T 5N R17E B · Structure no. SA3800000000051
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 400 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
B W Johnson Road over Bucatunna Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying B W Johnson Road over Bucatunna Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 B W Johnson Road over Bucatunna Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is B W Johnson Road over Bucatunna 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does B W Johnson Road over Bucatunna Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is B W Johnson Road over Bucatunna Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns B W Johnson Road over Bucatunna Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.