US Bridges

Vimville-Causeyvil over Buckatunna Ck

Good

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T 6N R17E B · Structure no. SA3800000000140

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
720
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vimville-Causeyvil over Buckatunna Ck is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vimville-Causeyvil over Buckatunna Ck in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 720 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,080 by 2042. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesVimville-Causeyvil
CrossesBuckatunna Ck
LocationSec 33 T 6N R17E B
RouteCounty Highway 475
Coordinates32.32458, -88.56293
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2021)
Projected traffic1,080 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Vimville-Causeyvil over Buckatunna Ck built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vimville-Causeyvil over Buckatunna Ck in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2022.

How much traffic does Vimville-Causeyvil over Buckatunna Ck carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Vimville-Causeyvil over Buckatunna Ck?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Vimville-Causeyvil over Buckatunna Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.