Watkins DR over Trib Hanging Moss CR
PoorPosted for loadHinds County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T 6N R 1E · Structure no. SA2500000000202
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 6,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Watkins DR over Trib Hanging Moss CR is a concrete channel beam carrying Watkins DR over Trib 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 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,300 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Watkins DR over Trib Hanging Moss CR built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is Watkins DR over Trib Hanging Moss CR 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Watkins DR over Trib Hanging Moss CR carry?
About 6,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Watkins DR over Trib Hanging Moss CR?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Watkins DR over Trib Hanging Moss CR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.