US Bridges

Buck Creek Road over Buck Creek

Good

Perry County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T 5N R10W B · Structure no. SA5600000000113

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
740
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buck Creek Road over Buck Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buck Creek Road over Buck Creek in Perry County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 830 by 2046. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesBuck Creek Road
CrossesBuck Creek
LocationSec 31 T 5N R10W B
RouteCounty Highway 276
Coordinates31.34934, -89.04047
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2024)
Projected traffic830 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Buck Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buck Creek Road 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 March 2024.

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

About 740 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Buck Creek Road over Buck Creek?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Buck Creek Road over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.