US Bridges

Hiram-Mcgraw RD over Buffalo River

Good

Wilkinson County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T 2N R 1E B · Structure no. SA7900000000036

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hiram-Mcgraw RD over Buffalo River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hiram-Mcgraw RD over Buffalo River in Wilkinson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2045. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesHiram-Mcgraw RD
CrossesBuffalo River
LocationSec 34 T 2N R 1E B
RouteCounty Highway 154
Coordinates31.09636, -91.12646
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$700,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hiram-Mcgraw RD over Buffalo River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hiram-Mcgraw RD over Buffalo River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Hiram-Mcgraw RD over Buffalo River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hiram-Mcgraw RD over Buffalo River?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Hiram-Mcgraw RD over Buffalo River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.