US Bridges

Moore Road over Branch of Willis Creek

Fair

Claiborne County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T11N R 3E · Structure no. SA1100000000091

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moore Road over Branch of Willis Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Moore Road over Branch of Willis Creek in Claiborne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesMoore Road
CrossesBranch of Willis Creek
LocationSec 28 T11N R 3E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.90297, -90.93567
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$127,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moore Road over Branch of Willis Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moore Road over Branch of Willis Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Moore Road over Branch of Willis Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Moore Road over Branch of Willis Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Moore Road over Branch of Willis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.