Buck Creek Road over Ready Branch
FairPerry County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T 4N R10W B · Structure no. SA5600000000088
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 740
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buck Creek Road over Ready Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Buck Creek Road over Ready 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 830 by 2046. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Buck Creek Road over Ready Branch built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Buck Creek Road over Ready 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Buck Creek Road over Ready Branch carry?
About 740 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Buck Creek Road over Ready Branch?
The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Buck Creek Road over Ready Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.