US Bridges

Buffalo Road over Branch of Buffalo River

Fair

Wilkinson County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T 3N R 1W B · Structure no. SA7900000000060

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
510
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buffalo Road over Branch of Buffalo River is a concrete culvert carrying Buffalo Road over Branch of Buffalo River in Wilkinson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2046. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBuffalo Road
CrossesBranch of Buffalo River
LocationSec 19 T 3N R 1W B
RouteCounty Highway 120
CountyWilkinson County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.22945, -91.25169
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2024)
Projected traffic570 by 2046
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 substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$180,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buffalo Road over Branch of Buffalo River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buffalo Road over Branch of 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Buffalo Road over Branch of Buffalo River carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Buffalo Road over Branch of Buffalo River?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns Buffalo Road over Branch of Buffalo River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.