US Bridges

Bucatuna Millry RD over Bucatunna Creek

FairPosted for load

Wayne County, Mississippi · Sec 29 T 7N R 5W B · Structure no. SA7700000000038

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
447 ft
300 main spans
Daily traffic
940
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bucatuna Millry RD over Bucatunna Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bucatuna Millry RD over Bucatunna Creek in Wayne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 940 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,410 by 2043. The structure is 447 ft (136.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesBucatuna Millry RD
CrossesBucatunna Creek
LocationSec 29 T 7N R 5W B
RouteCounty Highway 233
Coordinates31.54722, -88.51378
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.4 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans300 (+15 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length447 ft (136.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic940 (2023)
Projected traffic1,410 by 2043
Trucks8%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.5 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bucatuna Millry RD over Bucatunna Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bucatuna Millry RD over Bucatunna Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Bucatuna Millry RD over Bucatunna Creek carry?

About 940 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bucatuna Millry RD over Bucatunna Creek?

The structure is 447 ft (136.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Bucatuna Millry RD over Bucatunna Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.