Fields Road over Buck Island Bayou
FairTunica County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T 4S R10W · Structure no. SA7200000000011
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 154 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fields Road over Buck Island Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Fields Road over Buck Island Bayou in Tunica County, Mississippi. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2043. The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fields Road over Buck Island Bayou built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fields Road over Buck Island Bayou 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 Fields Road over Buck Island Bayou carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Fields Road over Buck Island Bayou?
The structure is 154 ft (47 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Fields Road over Buck Island Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.