US Bridges

County Road 181 over Moore Branch

FairPosted for load

Tishomingo County, Mississippi · Sec 10 T 4S R10E B · Structure no. SA7100000000036

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 181 over Moore Branch is a steel other carrying County Road 181 over Moore Branch in Tishomingo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2033. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 181
CrossesMoore Branch
LocationSec 10 T 4S R10E B
RouteCounty Highway 187
CountyTishomingo County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.75263, -88.22786
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating10.7 US tons
Inventory rating6.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2013)
Projected traffic300 by 2033
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$127,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 181 over Moore Branch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 181 over Moore 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 181 over Moore Branch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 181 over Moore Branch?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 181 over Moore Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.