US Bridges

Buck Creek Road over Bear Branch

Fair

Perry County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T 4N R10W B · Structure no. SA5600000000001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buck Creek Road over Bear Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Buck Creek Road over Bear Branch in Perry 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBuck Creek Road
CrossesBear Branch
LocationSec 18 T 4N R10W B
RouteCounty Highway 276
CountyPerry County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.30744, -89.03894
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2023)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Buck Creek Road over Bear Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buck Creek Road over Bear Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Buck Creek Road over Bear Branch carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Buck Creek Road over Bear Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Buck Creek Road over Bear Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.