US Bridges

8th Ave over Moores Creek

Good

Lowndes County, Mississippi · JCT US 45 8th Ave · Structure no. 21000820441729C

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

8th Ave over Moores Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 8th Ave over Moores Creek in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,000 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries8th Ave
CrossesMoores Creek
LocationJCT US 45 8th Ave
RouteU.S. Route 82
Coordinates33.50334, -88.43067
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2023)
Projected traffic19,000 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure40
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 8th Ave over Moores Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is 8th Ave 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 8th Ave over Moores Creek carry?

About 19,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 8th Ave over Moores Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns 8th Ave over Moores Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.