US Bridges

CR 213 over Mississippi Central RR

Fair

Alcorn County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T 2S R 8E B · Structure no. SA0200000000091

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
111 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2015 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

CR 213 over Mississippi Central RR is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 213 over Mississippi Central RR in Alcorn County, Mississippi. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2035. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 213
CrossesMississippi Central RR
LocationSec 17 T 2S R 8E B
RouteCounty Highway 36
CountyAlcorn County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.90989, -88.4807
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2015)
Projected traffic360 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$279,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 213 over Mississippi Central RR built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 213 over Mississippi Central RR 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 213 over Mississippi Central RR carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 213 over Mississippi Central RR?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 213 over Mississippi Central RR?

It is owned by the Railroad.