US Bridges

CR 404 over KCS Railroad

Fair

Alcorn County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 2S R 7E B · Structure no. SA0200000000072

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,200
2015 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

CR 404 over KCS Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 404 over KCS Railroad in Alcorn County, Mississippi. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 9,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,240 by 2035. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 404
CrossesKCS Railroad
LocationSec 13 T 2S R 7E B
RouteCounty Highway 944
Coordinates34.90899, -88.51419
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,200 (2015)
Projected traffic12,240 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 404 over KCS Railroad built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 404 over KCS 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does CR 404 over KCS Railroad carry?

About 9,200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 404 over KCS Railroad?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns CR 404 over KCS Railroad?

It is owned by the Railroad.