US Bridges

SR 35 over Cnic RR

Fair

Carroll County, Mississippi · 0.1 MI E US 51 · Structure no. 310003500817980

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 35 over Cnic RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 35 over Cnic RR in Carroll County, Mississippi. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2043. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 35
CrossesCnic RR
Location0.1 MI E US 51
RouteState Highway 35
CountyCarroll County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.32349, -89.73693
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating61.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2023)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2043
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$1,000 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 35 over Cnic RR built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 35 over Cnic 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SR 35 over Cnic RR carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR 35 over Cnic RR?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 35 over Cnic RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.