US Bridges

Moore Road over Dawson Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T 2S R 3W B · Structure no. SA4700000000031

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moore Road over Dawson Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Moore Road over Dawson Creek in Marshall County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2041. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesMoore Road
CrossesDawson Creek
LocationSec 31 T 2S R 3W B
RouteCounty Highway 30
CountyMarshall County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.87506, -89.55529
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length70 ft (21.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic75 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$429,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moore Road over Dawson Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moore Road over Dawson 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 Road over Dawson Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Moore Road over Dawson Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Moore Road over Dawson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.