US Bridges

Moore Ave over Cane Creek

Fair

Madison County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T 9N R 1W B · Structure no. SA4500000000060

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moore Ave over Cane Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Moore Ave over Cane Creek in Madison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2012, 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 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,650 by 2034. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 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
CrossesCane Creek
LocationSec 34 T 9N R 1W B
RouteCounty Highway 6976
CountyMadison County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.58933, -90.28974
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 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 (2015)
Projected traffic1,650 by 2034
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$347,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moore Ave over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is Moore Ave over 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Moore Ave over Cane Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Moore Ave over Cane Creek?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Moore Ave over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.