SR 42 over Buck Creek
GoodPerry County, Mississippi · 4.7 MI E SR 29 · Structure no. 310004205607460
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 161 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 42 over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 42 over Buck Creek in Perry County, Mississippi. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2043. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 42 over Buck Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 42 over Buck 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SR 42 over Buck Creek carry?
About 3,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SR 42 over Buck Creek?
The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR 42 over Buck Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.