US Bridges

K.C. RD over Mississippi Central RR

Fair

Alcorn County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T 2S R 8E · Structure no. SA0200000000159

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

K.C. RD over Mississippi Central RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K.C. RD over Mississippi Central RR in Alcorn County, Mississippi. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2035. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesK.C. RD
CrossesMississippi Central RR
LocationSec 17 T 2S R 8E
RouteCounty Highway 320
CountyAlcorn County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.9028, -88.47254
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating29.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2015)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was K.C. RD over Mississippi Central RR built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is K.C. RD 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 K.C. RD over Mississippi Central RR carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is K.C. RD over Mississippi Central RR?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns K.C. RD over Mississippi Central RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.