US Bridges

Buc Chic Clara RD over Dry Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T 7N R 7W B · Structure no. SA7700000000051

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buc Chic Clara RD over Dry Creek is a concrete slab carrying Buc Chic Clara RD over Dry Creek in Wayne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2045. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBuc Chic Clara RD
CrossesDry Creek
LocationSec 14 T 7N R 7W B
RouteCounty Highway 233
Coordinates31.56611, -88.66722
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 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 traffic270 (2025)
Projected traffic405 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Buc Chic Clara RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buc Chic Clara RD over Dry 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 Buc Chic Clara RD over Dry Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Buc Chic Clara RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Buc Chic Clara RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.