US Bridges

SR 69 over Moores Creek

Good

Lowndes County, Mississippi · 0.3 MI S US 45/US 82 · Structure no. 21000820441720B

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 69 over Moores Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 69 over Moores Creek in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2043. The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 69
CrossesMoores Creek
Location0.3 MI S US 45/US 82
RouteState Highway 69
Coordinates33.49602, -88.43422
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2023)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$1,000 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 69 over Moores Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 69 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 69 over Moores Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 69 over Moores Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 69 over Moores Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.