US Bridges

Old Canton RD over Hanging Moss Creek

Good

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 6N R 1E · Structure no. SA2500000000215

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
67 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Canton RD over Hanging Moss Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Canton RD over Hanging Moss Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,500 by 2043. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Canton RD
CrossesHanging Moss Creek
LocationSec 13 T 6N R 1E
RouteCity Street 8243
Coordinates32.365, -90.14611
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2023)
Projected traffic19,500 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Canton RD over Hanging Moss Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Canton RD over Hanging Moss Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Old Canton RD over Hanging Moss Creek carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old Canton RD over Hanging Moss Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Old Canton RD over Hanging Moss Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.