US Bridges

Seventh Ave North over Moores Creek

Good

Lowndes County, Mississippi · Sec 16 T18S R18W · Structure no. SA4400000000128

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seventh Ave North over Moores Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Seventh Ave North over Moores Creek in Lowndes County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSeventh Ave North
CrossesMoores Creek
LocationSec 16 T18S R18W
RouteCity Street 357
Coordinates33.50098, -88.43219
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic75 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Seventh Ave North over Moores Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seventh Ave North 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 February 2024.

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

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Seventh Ave North over Moores Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Seventh Ave North over Moores Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.