US Bridges

100 Kendrick over KCS RR

Good

Alcorn County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T 1S R 8E B · Structure no. SA0200000000025

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
235 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

100 Kendrick over KCS RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 100 Kendrick over KCS RR in Alcorn County, Mississippi. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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.

It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2035. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries100 Kendrick
CrossesKCS RR
LocationSec 32 T 1S R 8E B
RouteCounty Highway 943
Coordinates34.94514, -88.47917
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2015)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$539,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 100 Kendrick over KCS RR built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is 100 Kendrick over KCS RR 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 100 Kendrick over KCS RR carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 100 Kendrick over KCS RR?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 100 Kendrick over KCS RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.