US Bridges

Government Fleet R over Natchez Railroad

Fair

Adams County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T 7N R 3W · Structure no. SA0100000000083

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
390 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Government Fleet R over Natchez Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Government Fleet R over Natchez Railroad in Adams County, Mississippi. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,625 by 2035. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

Location

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CarriesGovernment Fleet R
CrossesNatchez Railroad
LocationSec 27 T 7N R 3W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyAdams County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.54283, -91.42844
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length390 ft (118.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2017)
Projected traffic3,625 by 2035
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.3 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Government Fleet R over Natchez Railroad built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Government Fleet R over Natchez Railroad 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Government Fleet R over Natchez Railroad carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Government Fleet R over Natchez Railroad?

The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Government Fleet R over Natchez Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.