Fields Road over Buck Island Bayou
GoodTunica County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T 4S R10W · Structure no. SA7200000000013
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 93 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 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 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 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 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Fields Road over Buck Island Bayou carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Fields Road over Buck Island Bayou?
The structure is 93 ft (28.2 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.