US Bridges

Moses Road over Trib of Mcdonald Creek

PoorPosted for load

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T 4N R 2W · Structure no. SA2500000000072

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moses Road over Trib of Mcdonald Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Moses Road over Trib of Mcdonald Creek in Hinds 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMoses Road
CrossesTrib of Mcdonald Creek
LocationSec 8 T 4N R 2W
RouteCounty Highway 5223
Coordinates32.20375, -90.42406
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating6.1 US tons
Inventory rating3.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 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 traffic80 (2024)
Projected traffic120 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$208,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moses Road over Trib of Mcdonald Creek built?

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

What condition is Moses Road over Trib of Mcdonald Creek 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 Moses Road over Trib of Mcdonald Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Moses Road over Trib of Mcdonald Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Moses Road over Trib of Mcdonald Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.