US Bridges

East Moore Tower over Tallabogue Creek

Good

Scott County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T 6N R 8E · Structure no. SA6200000000045

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Moore Tower over Tallabogue Creek is a concrete culvert carrying East Moore Tower over Tallabogue Creek in Scott County, Mississippi. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesEast Moore Tower
CrossesTallabogue Creek
LocationSec 28 T 6N R 8E
RouteCounty Highway 113
Coordinates32.32519, -89.48511
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2015)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Moore Tower over Tallabogue Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Moore Tower over Tallabogue 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does East Moore Tower over Tallabogue Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is East Moore Tower over Tallabogue Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns East Moore Tower over Tallabogue Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.