US Bridges

Moody Chapel Road over Mill Creek

Good

Greene County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T 1N R 8W · Structure no. SA2100000000018

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
123 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moody Chapel Road over Mill Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Moody Chapel Road over Mill Creek in Greene County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2046. The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMoody Chapel Road
CrossesMill Creek
LocationSec 5 T 1N R 8W
RouteCounty Highway 176
Coordinates31.0835, -88.81031
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic50 by 2046
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moody Chapel Road over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moody Chapel Road over Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Moody Chapel Road over Mill Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Moody Chapel Road over Mill Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Moody Chapel Road over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.