US Bridges

Moore Ave over Burnt Cane Creek

Fair

Madison County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T 9N R 1W B · Structure no. SA4500000000059

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
152 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moore Ave over Burnt Cane Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Moore Ave over Burnt Cane Creek in Madison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2036. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesMoore Ave
CrossesBurnt Cane Creek
LocationSec 33 T 9N R 1W B
RouteCounty Highway 6976
CountyMadison County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.58911, -90.29667
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2016)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$448,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moore Ave over Burnt Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moore Ave over Burnt Cane 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Moore Ave over Burnt Cane Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Moore Ave over Burnt Cane Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Moore Ave over Burnt Cane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.