US Bridges

Moor High Road over Bch of Browning Creek

Good

Oktibbeha County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T17N R15E B · Structure no. SA5300000000039

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
840
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moor High Road over Bch of Browning Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Moor High Road over Bch of Browning Creek in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 64 years old, older 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 840 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2032. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMoor High Road
CrossesBch of Browning Creek
LocationSec 15 T17N R15E B
RouteCounty Highway 252
Coordinates33.33543, -88.71943
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.2 US tons
Inventory rating55.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (2012)
Projected traffic1,260 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$103,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moor High Road over Bch of Browning Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Moor High Road over Bch of Browning 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Moor High Road over Bch of Browning Creek carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Moor High Road over Bch of Browning Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Moor High Road over Bch of Browning Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.