US Bridges

Bucatna-Chicora RD over Patrick Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T 7N R 6W B · Structure no. SA7700000000044

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
152 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bucatna-Chicora RD over Patrick Creek is a concrete slab carrying Bucatna-Chicora RD over Patrick Creek in Wayne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2043. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBucatna-Chicora RD
CrossesPatrick Creek
LocationSec 23 T 7N R 6W B
RouteCounty Highway 233
CountyWayne County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.555, -88.56569
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2023)
Projected traffic900 by 2043
Trucks15%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$279,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bucatna-Chicora RD over Patrick Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bucatna-Chicora RD over Patrick 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 2023.

How much traffic does Bucatna-Chicora RD over Patrick Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Bucatna-Chicora RD over Patrick Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Bucatna-Chicora RD over Patrick Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.