US Bridges

Moon Lake Road over Yazoo Pass

PoorClosed to traffic

Coahoma County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T30N R 3W B · Structure no. SA1400000000107

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
190 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moon Lake Road over Yazoo Pass is a concrete channel beam carrying Moon Lake Road over Yazoo Pass in Coahoma County, Mississippi. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 0 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.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMoon Lake Road
CrossesYazoo Pass
LocationSec 27 T30N R 3W B
RouteCounty Highway 1893
Coordinates34.43878, -90.49656
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$539,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moon Lake Road over Yazoo Pass built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moon Lake Road over Yazoo Pass 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Moon Lake Road over Yazoo Pass carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is Moon Lake Road over Yazoo Pass?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Moon Lake Road over Yazoo Pass?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.