US Bridges

Moselle-Seminary over Burr Creek

Fair

Jones County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T 7N R13W B · Structure no. SA3400000000089

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moselle-Seminary over Burr Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Moselle-Seminary over Burr Creek in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 55 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,850 by 2045. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMoselle-Seminary
CrossesBurr Creek
LocationSec 34 T 7N R13W B
RouteCounty Highway 263
Coordinates31.52507, -89.29541
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2025)
Projected traffic2,850 by 2045
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$175,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moselle-Seminary over Burr Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Moselle-Seminary over Burr 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Moselle-Seminary over Burr Creek carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Moselle-Seminary over Burr Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Moselle-Seminary over Burr Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.