US Bridges

Ninth Ave North over Moores Creek

Fair

Lowndes County, Mississippi · Sec 16 T18N R18W · Structure no. SA4400000000076

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ninth Ave North over Moores Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ninth Ave North over Moores Creek in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNinth Ave North
CrossesMoores Creek
LocationSec 16 T18N R18W
RouteCity Street 983
Coordinates33.50339, -88.43015
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2022)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Ninth Ave North over Moores Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ninth Ave North over Moores 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ninth Ave North over Moores Creek carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ninth Ave North over Moores Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns Ninth Ave North over Moores Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.