US Bridges

Bucatna-Chicora RD over Br of Chickasawhay River

Fair

Wayne County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T 7N R 5W B · Structure no. SA7700000000039

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2019
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
200 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bucatna-Chicora RD over Br of Chickasawhay River is a concrete channel beam carrying Bucatna-Chicora RD over Br of Chickasawhay River in Wayne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2019, so it is 52 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 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2041. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesBucatna-Chicora RD
CrossesBr of Chickasawhay River
LocationSec 30 T 7N R 5W B
RouteCounty Highway 233
Coordinates31.54118, -88.53107
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.8 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans200
Design loadH 15
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2021)
Projected traffic600 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$300,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bucatna-Chicora RD over Br of Chickasawhay River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2019.

What condition is Bucatna-Chicora RD over Br of Chickasawhay River 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 2022.

How much traffic does Bucatna-Chicora RD over Br of Chickasawhay River carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bucatna-Chicora RD over Br of Chickasawhay River?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bucatna-Chicora RD over Br of Chickasawhay River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.