Moon Road over Yazoo Pass
FairPosted for loadCoahoma County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T30N R 3W B · Structure no. SA1400000000108
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 171 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Moon Road over Yazoo Pass is a concrete channel beam carrying Moon Road over Yazoo Pass in Coahoma County, Mississippi. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2044. The structure is 171 ft (52.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Moon Road over Yazoo Pass built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Moon Road over Yazoo Pass 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Moon Road over Yazoo Pass carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Moon Road over Yazoo Pass?
The structure is 171 ft (52.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Moon Road over Yazoo Pass?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.