US Bridges

Mt Moriah RD over Bakers CR

Fair

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T 5N R 4W B · Structure no. SA2500000000183

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Moriah RD over Bakers CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mt Moriah RD over Bakers CR in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 825 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesMt Moriah RD
CrossesBakers CR
LocationSec 15 T 5N R 4W B
RouteCounty Highway 494
Coordinates32.27029, -90.60414
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2023)
Projected traffic825 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Mt Moriah RD over Bakers CR built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt Moriah RD over Bakers CR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Mt Moriah RD over Bakers CR carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mt Moriah RD over Bakers CR?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Mt Moriah RD over Bakers CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.