US Bridges

CO RD 436 over Moreland Creek

GoodPosted for load

Yalobusha County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T25N R 6E B · Structure no. SA8100000000065

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
230
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 436 over Moreland Creek is a concrete slab carrying CO RD 436 over Moreland Creek in Yalobusha County, Mississippi. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 230 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 345 by 2034. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesCO RD 436
CrossesMoreland Creek
LocationSec 3 T25N R 6E B
RouteCounty Highway 1802
Coordinates34.06495, -89.65612
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic230 (2014)
Projected traffic345 by 2034
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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$156,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 436 over Moreland Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 436 over Moreland 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 436 over Moreland Creek carry?

About 230 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 436 over Moreland Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 436 over Moreland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.