US Bridges

Jordan Sumrall RD over Buckatunna Crk

FairPosted for load

Wayne County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T 7N R 5W B · Structure no. SA7700000000035

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
251 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
213
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jordan Sumrall RD over Buckatunna Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jordan Sumrall RD over Buckatunna Crk in Wayne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 213 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 319 by 2043. The structure is 251 ft (76.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesJordan Sumrall RD
CrossesBuckatunna Crk
LocationSec 17 T 7N R 5W B
RouteCounty Highway 14
Coordinates31.57104, -88.51652
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating23.4 US tons
Inventory rating12.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+9 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length251 ft (76.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic213 (2023)
Projected traffic319 by 2043
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jordan Sumrall RD over Buckatunna Crk built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jordan Sumrall RD over Buckatunna Crk 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 2024.

How much traffic does Jordan Sumrall RD over Buckatunna Crk carry?

About 213 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Jordan Sumrall RD over Buckatunna Crk?

The structure is 251 ft (76.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Jordan Sumrall RD over Buckatunna Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.