US Bridges

Moore Road over Rock Creek Branch

Fair

Tate County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T 4S R 9W · Structure no. SA6900000000035

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moore Road over Rock Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Moore Road over Rock Creek Branch in Tate County, Mississippi. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMoore Road
CrossesRock Creek Branch
LocationSec 21 T 4S R 9W
RouteCounty Highway 32
CountyTate County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.714, -90.16238
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2024)
Projected traffic105 by 2044
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Moore Road over Rock Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moore Road over Rock Creek Branch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Moore Road over Rock Creek Branch carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is Moore Road over Rock Creek Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Moore Road over Rock Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.