Mvill Frost Br RD over Bucatunna Creek
PoorClosed to trafficWayne County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T10N R 5W · Structure no. SA7700000000132
- Built
- 1974
- 51 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 233 ft
- 100 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mvill Frost Br RD over Bucatunna Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mvill Frost Br RD over Bucatunna Creek in Wayne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Mvill Frost Br RD over Bucatunna Creek built?
It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mvill Frost Br RD over Bucatunna Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does Mvill Frost Br RD over Bucatunna Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Mvill Frost Br RD over Bucatunna Creek?
The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Mvill Frost Br RD over Bucatunna Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.