Buckley Road over Potterchitto Creek
PoorPosted for loadNewton County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T 6N R13E · Structure no. SA5100000000067
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Other
- Steel
- Length
- 89 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 64
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buckley Road over Potterchitto Creek is a steel other carrying Buckley Road over Potterchitto Creek in Newton County, Mississippi. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 64 vehicles a day, projected to reach 96 by 2044. The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Buckley Road over Potterchitto Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Buckley Road over Potterchitto 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Buckley Road over Potterchitto Creek carry?
About 64 vehicles per day (2024 count).
How long is Buckley Road over Potterchitto Creek?
The structure is 89 ft (27.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Buckley Road over Potterchitto Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.