US Bridges

CO RD 73 over Moore Lake

Good

Leflore County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T21N R 1W · Structure no. SA4200000000081

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
310 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 73 over Moore Lake is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 73 over Moore Lake in Leflore County, Mississippi. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2034. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO RD 73
CrossesMoore Lake
LocationSec 27 T21N R 1W
RouteCounty Highway 73
Coordinates33.65111, -90.28639
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length310 ft (94.5 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2014)
Projected traffic75 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$717,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 73 over Moore Lake built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 73 over Moore Lake 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 73 over Moore Lake carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is CO RD 73 over Moore Lake?

The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 73 over Moore Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.