US Bridges

CR 218 over Norfolk Southern RR

Fair

Alcorn County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T 2S R 8E B · Structure no. SA0200000000094

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 218 over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 218 over Norfolk Southern RR in Alcorn County, Mississippi. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2036. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 218
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
LocationSec 27 T 2S R 8E B
RouteCounty Highway 966
CountyAlcorn County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.87942, -88.44062
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2016)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2036
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$406,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 218 over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 218 over Norfolk Southern 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR 218 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 218 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 218 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.