Denham Progress RD over Bucatunna Creek
FairPosted for loadWayne County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T 8N R 5W B · Structure no. SA7700000000074
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 350 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Denham Progress RD over Bucatunna Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Denham Progress RD over Bucatunna Creek in Wayne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2043. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Denham Progress RD over Bucatunna Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Denham Progress 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 Denham Progress RD over Bucatunna Creek carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Denham Progress RD over Bucatunna Creek?
The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Denham Progress RD over Bucatunna Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.