US Bridges

Hanging Moss Road over I 220

Fair

Hinds County, Mississippi · 4.2 MI N US 49 · Structure no. 510022002500930

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
292 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hanging Moss Road over I 220 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hanging Moss Road over I 220 in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2043. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHanging Moss Road
CrossesI 220
Location4.2 MI N US 49
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHinds County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.3973, -90.18036
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2023)
Projected traffic6,500 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hanging Moss Road over I 220 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hanging Moss Road over I 220 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Hanging Moss Road over I 220 carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Hanging Moss Road over I 220?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns Hanging Moss Road over I 220?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.