US Bridges

SR 490 over Moody Creek

Good

Winston County, Mississippi · 0.6 MI W Noxubee Cl · Structure no. 310049008001760

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
352 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
340
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 490 over Moody Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 490 over Moody Creek in Winston County, Mississippi. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2043. The structure is 352 ft (107.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).

CarriesSR 490
CrossesMoody Creek
Location0.6 MI W Noxubee Cl
RouteState Highway 490
Coordinates33.04411, -88.81727
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length352 ft (107.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2023)
Projected traffic340 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.1 mi (50 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 490 over Moody Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 490 over Moody 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 490 over Moody Creek carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 490 over Moody Creek?

The structure is 352 ft (107.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 490 over Moody Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.