Harper Road over Norfolk Southern RR
GoodAlcorn County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T 2S R 8E · Structure no. SA0200000000088
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 220 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 220
- 2014 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Harper Road over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Harper Road over Norfolk Southern RR in Alcorn County, Mississippi. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2035. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Harper Road over Norfolk Southern RR built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is Harper Road over Norfolk Southern 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Harper Road over Norfolk Southern RR carry?
About 220 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Harper Road over Norfolk Southern RR?
The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns Harper Road over Norfolk Southern RR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.