US Bridges

Virilla Road over Hanging Moss Creek

Good

Madison County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T 9N R 1E B · Structure no. SA4500000000050

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Virilla Road over Hanging Moss Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Virilla Road over Hanging Moss Creek in Madison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2036. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesVirilla Road
CrossesHanging Moss Creek
LocationSec 17 T 9N R 1E B
RouteCounty Highway 514
Coordinates32.63242, -90.21361
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2016)
Projected traffic180 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$127,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Virilla Road over Hanging Moss Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Virilla Road over Hanging Moss 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Virilla Road over Hanging Moss Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Virilla Road over Hanging Moss Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Virilla Road over Hanging Moss Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.