Dyess Bridge RD over Bucatunna Creek
FairPosted for loadWayne County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T 8N R 5W B · Structure no. SA7700000000071
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 400 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 910
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dyess Bridge RD over Bucatunna Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dyess Bridge RD over Bucatunna Creek in Wayne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 910 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,365 by 2044. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Dyess Bridge RD over Bucatunna Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dyess Bridge RD over Bucatunna 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Dyess Bridge RD over Bucatunna Creek carry?
About 910 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Dyess Bridge RD over Bucatunna Creek?
The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Dyess Bridge RD over Bucatunna Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.