Clara-Bucatunna RD over Big Creek
FairWayne County, Mississippi · Sec 16 T 7N R 7W B · Structure no. SA7700000000052
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 320
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Clara-Bucatunna RD over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clara-Bucatunna RD over Big Creek in Wayne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2044. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Clara-Bucatunna RD over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Clara-Bucatunna RD over Big 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Clara-Bucatunna RD over Big Creek carry?
About 320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Clara-Bucatunna RD over Big Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Clara-Bucatunna RD over Big Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.