US Bridges

North Jackson over Railroad

Fair

Attala County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T16N R 9E · Structure no. SA0400000000170

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Jackson over Railroad is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Jackson over Railroad in Attala County, Mississippi. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2035. The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNorth Jackson
CrossesRailroad
LocationSec 35 T16N R 9E
RouteCity Street 584
CountyAttala County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.06323, -89.59003
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (30 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2013)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2035
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$250,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was North Jackson over Railroad built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Jackson over 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does North Jackson over Railroad carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is North Jackson over Railroad?

The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns North Jackson over Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.