Pickard Campbell over Bucatunna Creek
PoorClosed to trafficLauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T 5N R17E · Structure no. SA3800000000054
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 75 ft
- 400 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pickard Campbell over Bucatunna Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pickard Campbell 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pickard Campbell over Bucatunna Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pickard Campbell over Bucatunna Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Pickard Campbell over Bucatunna Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Pickard Campbell over Bucatunna Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Pickard Campbell over Bucatunna Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.