US Bridges

Old HWY 19 SE over Buckatunna CR

Fair

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T 6N R17E · Structure no. SA3800000000138

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
132 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 19 SE over Buckatunna CR is a concrete channel beam carrying Old HWY 19 SE over Buckatunna CR in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 705 by 2043. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld HWY 19 SE
CrossesBuckatunna CR
LocationSec 28 T 6N R17E
RouteCounty Highway 957
Coordinates32.32936, -88.55832
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2021)
Projected traffic705 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 19 SE over Buckatunna CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 19 SE over Buckatunna CR 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 2022.

How much traffic does Old HWY 19 SE over Buckatunna CR carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 19 SE over Buckatunna CR?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 19 SE over Buckatunna CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.