Buchanan Road over Little Bottom Creek
GoodPosted for loadMonroe County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T12S R 7E · Structure no. SA4800000000023
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 102
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buchanan Road over Little Bottom Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Buchanan Road over Little Bottom Creek in Monroe County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 102 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Buchanan Road over Little Bottom Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Buchanan Road over Little Bottom 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Buchanan Road over Little Bottom Creek carry?
About 102 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Buchanan Road over Little Bottom Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Buchanan Road over Little Bottom Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.