US Bridges

Kempdale RD over Mosley Creek

FairPosted for load

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T 8N R16E · Structure no. SA3800000000265

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
56 ft
300 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kempdale RD over Mosley Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Kempdale RD over Mosley Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2044. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesKempdale RD
CrossesMosley Creek
LocationSec 4 T 8N R16E
RouteCounty Highway 1097
Coordinates32.57597, -88.66614
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans300
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2024)
Projected traffic135 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$550,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kempdale RD over Mosley Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kempdale RD over Mosley 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Kempdale RD over Mosley Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Kempdale RD over Mosley Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Kempdale RD over Mosley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.