US Bridges

Moore Road over Unnamed Creek

FairPosted for load

Marshall County, Mississippi · Sec 26 T 2S R 4W · Structure no. SA4700000000042

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moore Road over Unnamed Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Moore Road over Unnamed Creek in Marshall County, Mississippi. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2043. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesMoore Road
CrossesUnnamed Creek
LocationSec 26 T 2S R 4W
RouteCounty Highway 30
Coordinates34.87544, -89.587
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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating9.9 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2021)
Projected traffic180 by 2043
Trucks2%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$594,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moore Road over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moore Road over Unnamed 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 Unnamed Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Moore Road over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Moore Road over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.