US Bridges

South Mt Moriah RD over Kirklin Creek

Good

Walthall County, Mississippi · Sec 16 T 1N R11E · Structure no. SA7400000000013

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
155 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Mt Moriah RD over Kirklin Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying South Mt Moriah RD over Kirklin Creek in Walthall County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2045. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSouth Mt Moriah RD
CrossesKirklin Creek
LocationSec 16 T 1N R11E
RouteCounty Highway 274
Coordinates31.04862, -90.09474
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2023)
Projected traffic130 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 South Mt Moriah RD over Kirklin Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Mt Moriah RD over Kirklin 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does South Mt Moriah RD over Kirklin Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is South Mt Moriah RD over Kirklin Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns South Mt Moriah RD over Kirklin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.