US Bridges

CO RD 610 over Hanging Moss Creek

Fair

Clarke County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 1N R16E B · Structure no. SA1200000000017

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
300 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 610 over Hanging Moss Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 610 over Hanging Moss Creek in Clarke County, Mississippi. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 435 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 610
CrossesHanging Moss Creek
LocationSec 13 T 1N R16E B
RouteCounty Highway 996
CountyClarke County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.9272, -88.60559
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans300
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2024)
Projected traffic435 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$400,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 610 over Hanging Moss Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 610 over Hanging Moss 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 CO RD 610 over Hanging Moss Creek carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 610 over Hanging Moss Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 610 over Hanging Moss Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.