US Bridges

Moody Wallace Rd. over Branch of Strong River

Good

Simpson County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T 2N R 5E B · Structure no. SA6400000000083

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moody Wallace Rd. over Branch of Strong River is a concrete culvert carrying Moody Wallace Rd. over Branch of Strong River in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMoody Wallace Rd.
CrossesBranch of Strong River
LocationSec 7 T 2N R 5E B
RouteCounty Highway 189
Coordinates32.02542, -89.82884
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2022)
Projected traffic240 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moody Wallace Rd. over Branch of Strong River built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moody Wallace Rd. over Branch of Strong River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Moody Wallace Rd. over Branch of Strong River carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Moody Wallace Rd. over Branch of Strong River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Moody Wallace Rd. over Branch of Strong River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.