US Bridges

Reynolds-Eucutta R over Eucutta Creek

Fair

Wayne County, Mississippi · Sec 26 T10N R 9W B · Structure no. SA7700000000144

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
107 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
520
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reynolds-Eucutta R over Eucutta Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Reynolds-Eucutta R over Eucutta Creek in Wayne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 520 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2043. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesReynolds-Eucutta R
CrossesEucutta Creek
LocationSec 26 T10N R 9W B
RouteCounty Highway 1286
Coordinates31.79861, -88.87306
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic520 (2023)
Projected traffic780 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$314,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reynolds-Eucutta R over Eucutta Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reynolds-Eucutta R over Eucutta 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Reynolds-Eucutta R over Eucutta Creek carry?

About 520 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Reynolds-Eucutta R over Eucutta Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Reynolds-Eucutta R over Eucutta Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.