US Bridges

Mosley Crossing RD over Suqualena Creek

Good

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 7N R14E · Structure no. SA380000000A155

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
124 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mosley Crossing RD over Suqualena Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Mosley Crossing RD over Suqualena Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2043. The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesMosley Crossing RD
CrossesSuqualena Creek
LocationSec 13 T 7N R14E
RouteCounty Highway 1186
Coordinates32.45269, -88.82945
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length124 ft (37.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2021)
Projected traffic600 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$840,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mosley Crossing RD over Suqualena Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mosley Crossing RD over Suqualena 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Mosley Crossing RD over Suqualena Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mosley Crossing RD over Suqualena Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Mosley Crossing RD over Suqualena Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.