US Bridges

Mt Moriah Road over Turkey Creek

Fair

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T 5N R 3W · Structure no. SA2500000000178

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
126 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Moriah Road over Turkey Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Mt Moriah Road over Turkey Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 63 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 6 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 675 by 2044. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMt Moriah Road
CrossesTurkey Creek
LocationSec 31 T 5N R 3W
RouteCounty Highway 5250
CountyHinds County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.23969, -90.54761
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2024)
Projected traffic675 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$276,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt Moriah Road over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Mt Moriah Road over Turkey Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Mt Moriah Road over Turkey Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mt Moriah Road over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Mt Moriah Road over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.