US Bridges

Buck Creek Road over Unnamed Branch

Fair

Perry County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T 3N R11W B · Structure no. SA5600000000067

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buck Creek Road over Unnamed Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Buck Creek Road over Unnamed Branch in Perry County, Mississippi. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesBuck Creek Road
CrossesUnnamed Branch
LocationSec 1 T 3N R11W B
RouteCounty Highway 276
CountyPerry County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.25052, -89.04626
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2023)
Projected traffic540 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Unnamed Branch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buck Creek Road over Unnamed 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 December 2023.

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

About 360 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Buck Creek Road over Unnamed Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Buck Creek Road over Unnamed Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.