US Bridges

Butler Road over Vaughan Creek

Good

Yazoo County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T11N R 2E · Structure no. SA8200000000100

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Butler Road over Vaughan Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Butler Road over Vaughan Creek in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesButler Road
CrossesVaughan Creek
LocationSec 11 T11N R 2E
RouteCounty Highway 223
Coordinates32.81167, -90.05864
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2018)
Projected traffic150 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$366,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Butler Road over Vaughan Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Butler Road over Vaughan Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Butler Road over Vaughan Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Butler Road over Vaughan Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Butler Road over Vaughan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.