US Bridges

Pepper Town Road over Moores Creek

Good

Itawamba County, Mississippi · Sec 16 T10S R 8E B · Structure no. SA2900000000095

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
101
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pepper Town Road over Moores Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pepper Town Road over Moores Creek in Itawamba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 101 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesPepper Town Road
CrossesMoores Creek
LocationSec 16 T10S R 8E B
RouteCounty Highway 1009
Coordinates34.20942, -88.45903
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2024)
Projected traffic90 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Pepper Town Road over Moores Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pepper Town Road over Moores 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 Pepper Town Road over Moores Creek carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pepper Town Road over Moores Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Pepper Town Road over Moores Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.