US Bridges

East Main St. over KCS RR

FairPosted for load

Chickasaw County, Mississippi · Sec 26 T12S R 5E · Structure no. SA0900000000031

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Main St. over KCS RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Main St. over KCS RR in Chickasaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2045. The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Main St.
CrossesKCS RR
LocationSec 26 T12S R 5E
RouteCity Street 529
CountyChickasaw County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.00506, -88.74414
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.3 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (15 m)
Longest span46 ft (13.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$416,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was East Main St. over KCS RR built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Main St. over KCS 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 East Main St. over KCS RR carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is East Main St. over KCS RR?

The structure is 49 ft (15 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (13.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns East Main St. over KCS RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.