US Bridges

Moss Road over Branch Walnut Creek

Good

Madison County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T 9N R 3E · Structure no. SA4500000000194

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moss Road over Branch Walnut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Moss Road over Branch Walnut Creek in Madison County, Mississippi. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMoss Road
CrossesBranch Walnut Creek
LocationSec 24 T 9N R 3E
RouteCounty Highway 222
Coordinates32.60464, -89.95161
Functional classRural 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2015)
Projected traffic90 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moss Road over Branch Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moss Road over Branch Walnut 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Moss Road over Branch Walnut Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Moss Road over Branch Walnut Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Moss Road over Branch Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.