US Bridges

Livingston RD over Hanging Moss CR

FairPosted for load

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T 6N R 1E · Structure no. SA2500000000203

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
131 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Livingston RD over Hanging Moss CR is a concrete channel beam carrying Livingston RD over Hanging Moss CR in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,900 by 2043. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLivingston RD
CrossesHanging Moss CR
LocationSec 9 T 6N R 1E
RouteCity Street 8324
Coordinates32.37957, -90.20107
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.3 US tons
Inventory rating9.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length131 ft (39.9 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 traffic2,600 (2023)
Projected traffic3,900 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$314,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Livingston RD over Hanging Moss CR built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Livingston RD 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Livingston RD over Hanging Moss CR carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Livingston RD over Hanging Moss CR?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Livingston RD over Hanging Moss CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.