Moorehead Road over Tippah River
PoorClosed to trafficBenton County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T 5S R 1E B · Structure no. SA0500000000048
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 154 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Moorehead Road over Tippah River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Moorehead Road over Tippah River in Benton County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2035. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Moorehead Road over Tippah River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Moorehead Road over Tippah River 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 Moorehead Road over Tippah River carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is Moorehead Road over Tippah River?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Moorehead Road over Tippah River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.