US Bridges

Watkins DR over Bch Hanging Moss CR

Fair

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T 6N R 1E · Structure no. SA2500000000194

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,900
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Watkins DR over Bch Hanging Moss CR is a concrete culvert carrying Watkins DR over Bch Hanging Moss CR in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 9,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,850 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWatkins DR
CrossesBch Hanging Moss CR
LocationSec 4 T 6N R 1E
RouteCity Street 7298
Coordinates32.39258, -90.1925
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,900 (2023)
Projected traffic14,850 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Watkins DR over Bch Hanging Moss CR built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Watkins DR over Bch Hanging Moss 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 Watkins DR over Bch Hanging Moss CR carry?

About 9,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Watkins DR over Bch Hanging Moss CR?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Watkins DR over Bch Hanging Moss CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.