US Bridges

Buntin Gunn RD over Gunn Branch

Good

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T 7N R16E B · Structure no. SA380000000A195

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,040
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buntin Gunn RD over Gunn Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Buntin Gunn RD over Gunn Branch in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 1,040 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,560 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBuntin Gunn RD
CrossesGunn Branch
LocationSec 18 T 7N R16E B
RouteCounty Highway 802
Coordinates32.45168, -88.70282
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating64.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,040 (2024)
Projected traffic1,560 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$650,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buntin Gunn RD over Gunn Branch built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buntin Gunn RD over Gunn Branch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Buntin Gunn RD over Gunn Branch carry?

About 1,040 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Buntin Gunn RD over Gunn Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Buntin Gunn RD over Gunn Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.