US Bridges

Ridgewood RD over Hanging Moss Creek

Fair

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 6N R 1E · Structure no. SA2500000000214

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,500
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridgewood RD over Hanging Moss Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ridgewood RD over Hanging Moss Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 28,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,350 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesRidgewood RD
CrossesHanging Moss Creek
LocationSec 13 T 6N R 1E
RouteCity Street 6925
Coordinates32.36427, -90.14186
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,500 (2020)
Projected traffic31,350 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$310,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ridgewood RD over Hanging Moss Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridgewood RD over 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 Ridgewood RD over Hanging Moss Creek carry?

About 28,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ridgewood RD over Hanging Moss Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Ridgewood RD over Hanging Moss Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.