US Bridges

Bluff Springs Road over Br. of Little Buffalo R.

Good

Wilkinson County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T 3N R 1E · Structure no. SA7900000000061

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bluff Springs Road over Br. of Little Buffalo R. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bluff Springs Road over Br. of Little Buffalo R. in Wilkinson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2046. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesBluff Springs Road
CrossesBr. of Little Buffalo R.
LocationSec 23 T 3N R 1E
RouteCounty Highway 82
Coordinates31.21186, -91.07719
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.4 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic70 by 2046
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bluff Springs Road over Br. of Little Buffalo R. built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bluff Springs Road over Br. of Little Buffalo R. 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Bluff Springs Road over Br. of Little Buffalo R. carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Bluff Springs Road over Br. of Little Buffalo R.?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Bluff Springs Road over Br. of Little Buffalo R.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.