US Bridges

Macedonia Road over Little Buffalo River

FairPosted for load

Wilkinson County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T 2N R 1E B · Structure no. SA7900000000026

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
180 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Macedonia Road over Little Buffalo River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Macedonia Road over Little Buffalo River in Wilkinson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2033. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMacedonia Road
CrossesLittle Buffalo River
LocationSec 5 T 2N R 1E B
RouteCounty Highway 154
CountyWilkinson County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.1609, -91.12817
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2013)
Projected traffic240 by 2033
Trucks8%
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$500,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Macedonia Road over Little Buffalo River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Macedonia Road over Little Buffalo River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Macedonia Road over Little Buffalo River carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Macedonia Road over Little Buffalo River?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Macedonia Road over Little Buffalo River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.