US Bridges

County Road 1371 over Moores Creek

Good

Prentiss County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T 4S R 8E B · Structure no. SA5900000000026

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 1371 over Moores Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 1371 over Moores Creek in Prentiss County, Mississippi. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 465 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCounty Road 1371
CrossesMoores Creek
LocationSec 10 T 4S R 8E B
RouteCounty Highway 1996
Coordinates34.74433, -88.45402
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.1 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.3 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 traffic510 (2024)
Projected traffic465 by 2043
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$127,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 1371 over Moores Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 1371 over Moores 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 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 1371 over Moores Creek carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 1371 over Moores Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns County Road 1371 over Moores Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.