US Bridges

SR 13 over Buckhorn Creek

Good

Marion County, Mississippi · 0.5 MI N SR 35 · Structure no. 310001304605120

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
322 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 13 over Buckhorn Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 13 over Buckhorn Creek in Marion County, Mississippi. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2043. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesSR 13
CrossesBuckhorn Creek
Location0.5 MI N SR 35
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates31.29087, -89.84479
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length322 ft (98.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2023)
Projected traffic3,800 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 13 over Buckhorn Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 13 over Buckhorn 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 13 over Buckhorn Creek carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 13 over Buckhorn Creek?

The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 13 over Buckhorn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.