US Bridges

State ST over Hanging Moss Creek

Fair

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T 6N R 1E · Structure no. SA2500000000216

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,805
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

State ST over Hanging Moss Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State ST over Hanging Moss Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 24,805 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,280 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesState ST
CrossesHanging Moss Creek
LocationSec 14 T 6N R 1E
RouteCity Street 6928
CountyHinds County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.36847, -90.16845
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,805 (2024)
Projected traffic27,280 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State ST over Hanging Moss Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is State ST 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 State ST over Hanging Moss Creek carry?

About 24,805 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is State ST over Hanging Moss Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns State ST over Hanging Moss Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.