US Bridges

Briarwood DR over Trib Hanging Moss Creek

Fair

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T 6N R 1E · Structure no. SA2500000000208

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,900
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Briarwood DR over Trib Hanging Moss Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Briarwood DR over Trib Hanging Moss Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,350 by 2043. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBriarwood DR
CrossesTrib Hanging Moss Creek
LocationSec 11 T 6N R 1E
RouteCity Street 7277
Coordinates32.38025, -90.16017
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,900 (2023)
Projected traffic13,350 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$263,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Briarwood DR over Trib Hanging Moss Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Briarwood DR over Trib Hanging Moss Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Briarwood DR over Trib Hanging Moss Creek carry?

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

How long is Briarwood DR over Trib Hanging Moss Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Briarwood DR over Trib Hanging Moss Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.