Buckatunna-Chicora over Chickasawhay River
PoorPosted for loadWayne County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T 7N R 6W B · Structure no. SA7700000000045
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 400 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 640
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buckatunna-Chicora over Chickasawhay River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buckatunna-Chicora over Chickasawhay River in Wayne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 640 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2043. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Buckatunna-Chicora over Chickasawhay River built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is Buckatunna-Chicora over Chickasawhay River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Buckatunna-Chicora over Chickasawhay River carry?
About 640 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Buckatunna-Chicora over Chickasawhay River?
The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Buckatunna-Chicora over Chickasawhay River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.