Moore Road over Small Branch
PoorAmite County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T 3N R 5E · Structure no. SA0300000000108
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Moore Road over Small Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Moore Road over Small Branch in Amite County, Mississippi. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2035. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Moore Road over Small Branch built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Moore Road over Small Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Moore Road over Small Branch carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is Moore Road over Small Branch?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Moore Road over Small Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.