US Bridges

Watkins DR over Hanging Moss CR

Fair

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T 6N R 1E · Structure no. SA2500000000201

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Watkins DR over Hanging Moss CR is a concrete channel beam carrying Watkins DR over Hanging Moss CR in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,300 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWatkins DR
CrossesHanging Moss CR
LocationSec 9 T 6N R 1E
RouteCity Street 7298
CountyHinds County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.3795, -90.19267
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2023)
Projected traffic9,300 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$279,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Watkins DR over Hanging Moss CR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Watkins DR over 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Watkins DR over Hanging Moss CR carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Watkins DR over Hanging Moss CR?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Watkins DR over Hanging Moss CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.