Old Wire Road over Bucatunna Creek
FairLauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T 6N R17E B · Structure no. SA3800000000137
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 72 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Wire Road over Bucatunna Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Wire Road over Bucatunna Creek 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2045. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Wire Road over Bucatunna Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Wire 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Old Wire Road over Bucatunna Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old Wire Road over Bucatunna Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Old Wire Road over Bucatunna Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.