US Bridges

Bucatna-Chicora RD over Br of Patricks Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T 7N R 6W B · Structure no. SA7700000000042

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bucatna-Chicora RD over Br of Patricks Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Bucatna-Chicora RD over Br of Patricks Creek in Wayne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBucatna-Chicora RD
CrossesBr of Patricks Creek
LocationSec 22 T 7N R 6W B
RouteCounty Highway 233
Coordinates31.56123, -88.57431
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2025)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2045
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bucatna-Chicora RD over Br of Patricks Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bucatna-Chicora RD over Br of Patricks 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Bucatna-Chicora RD over Br of Patricks Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Bucatna-Chicora RD over Br of Patricks Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Bucatna-Chicora RD over Br of Patricks Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.