Moody Wallace Road over Branch of Strong River
FairPosted for loadSimpson County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T 2N R 4E B · Structure no. SA6400000000077
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Moody Wallace Road over Branch of Strong River is a concrete channel beam carrying Moody Wallace Road over Branch of Strong River in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Moody Wallace Road over Branch of Strong River built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Moody Wallace Road over Branch of Strong River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Moody Wallace Road over Branch of Strong River carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Moody Wallace Road over Branch of Strong River?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Moody Wallace Road over Branch of Strong River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.