US Bridges

Barnes Crossing RD over Busfaloba Creek

Good

Lee County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T 9S R 5E · Structure no. SA4100000000212

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
95 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,005
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barnes Crossing RD over Busfaloba Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Barnes Crossing RD over Busfaloba Creek in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 10,005 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2040. The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBarnes Crossing RD
CrossesBusfaloba Creek
LocationSec 11 T 9S R 5E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates34.31556, -88.755
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 rating108 US tons
Inventory rating108 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29.1 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,005 (2023)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barnes Crossing RD over Busfaloba Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barnes Crossing RD over Busfaloba Creek 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Barnes Crossing RD over Busfaloba Creek carry?

About 10,005 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Barnes Crossing RD over Busfaloba Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m).

Who owns Barnes Crossing RD over Busfaloba Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.