US Bridges

Moores Mill RD over Unnamed Creek

Good

Tippah County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T 4S R 4E B · Structure no. SA7000000000061

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,024
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moores Mill RD over Unnamed Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Moores Mill RD over Unnamed Creek in Tippah County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,024 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesMoores Mill RD
CrossesUnnamed Creek
LocationSec 7 T 4S R 4E B
RouteCounty Highway 970
Coordinates34.75075, -88.92333
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating92.6 US tons
Inventory rating55.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,024 (2024)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Moores Mill RD over Unnamed Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moores Mill RD over Unnamed 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Moores Mill RD over Unnamed Creek carry?

About 1,024 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Moores Mill RD over Unnamed Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Moores Mill RD over Unnamed Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.