Mlk Avenue over Moccasin Creek
FairPosted for loadHolmes County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T14N R 2E · Structure no. SA2600000000165
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 720
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mlk Avenue over Moccasin Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Mlk Avenue over Moccasin Creek in Holmes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2045. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mlk Avenue over Moccasin Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mlk Avenue over Moccasin 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Mlk Avenue over Moccasin Creek carry?
About 720 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Mlk Avenue over Moccasin Creek?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Mlk Avenue over Moccasin Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.