Buck RD over Turtle Creek
PoorPosted for loadMonroe County, Mississippi · SEC_14_T14S_R19W · Structure no. SA4800000000175
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Other
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 139
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buck RD over Turtle Creek is a steel other carrying Buck RD over Turtle Creek in Monroe County, Mississippi. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 139 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Buck RD over Turtle Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Buck RD over Turtle Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does Buck RD over Turtle Creek carry?
About 139 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Buck RD over Turtle Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Buck RD over Turtle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.