US Bridges

Dnham-Buctna Ck RD over Br of Bucatunna Creek

Good

Wayne County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T 8N R 5W B · Structure no. SA7700000000076

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dnham-Buctna Ck RD over Br of Bucatunna Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Dnham-Buctna Ck RD over Br of Bucatunna Creek in Wayne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesDnham-Buctna Ck RD
CrossesBr of Bucatunna Creek
LocationSec 31 T 8N R 5W B
RouteCounty Highway 24
Coordinates31.61583, -88.53056
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2025)
Projected traffic90 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 Dnham-Buctna Ck RD over Br of Bucatunna Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dnham-Buctna Ck RD over Br of Bucatunna Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Dnham-Buctna Ck RD over Br of Bucatunna Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Dnham-Buctna Ck RD over Br of Bucatunna Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Dnham-Buctna Ck RD over Br of Bucatunna Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.