US Bridges

Old Joe Moran RD over Bayou Coco

Good

Hancock County, Mississippi · Sec 38 T 7S R14W B · Structure no. SA2300000000034

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Joe Moran RD over Bayou Coco is a concrete culvert carrying Old Joe Moran RD over Bayou Coco in Hancock County, Mississippi. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOld Joe Moran RD
CrossesBayou Coco
LocationSec 38 T 7S R14W B
RouteCounty Highway 1266
Coordinates30.41064, -89.425
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic300 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Joe Moran RD over Bayou Coco built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Joe Moran RD over Bayou Coco 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 Old Joe Moran RD over Bayou Coco carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old Joe Moran RD over Bayou Coco?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Old Joe Moran RD over Bayou Coco?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.