US Bridges

Cloud Road over Hanging Moss Creek

Fair

Madison County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T 9N R 1E B · Structure no. SA4500000000051

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cloud Road over Hanging Moss Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Cloud Road over Hanging Moss Creek in Madison 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2035. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

Location

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CarriesCloud Road
CrossesHanging Moss Creek
LocationSec 21 T 9N R 1E B
RouteCounty Highway 28
CountyMadison County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.61722, -90.19392
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic75 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$40,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cloud Road over Hanging Moss Creek built?

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

What condition is Cloud Road over Hanging Moss 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 March 2023.

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

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Cloud Road over Hanging Moss Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Cloud Road over Hanging Moss Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.