US Bridges

Karmac Ferry RD over Former Railroad Cut

Fair

Claiborne County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T12N R 2E B · Structure no. SA1100000000046

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Karmac Ferry RD over Former Railroad Cut is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Karmac Ferry RD over Former Railroad Cut in Claiborne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 425 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKarmac Ferry RD
CrossesFormer Railroad Cut
LocationSec 1 T12N R 2E B
RouteCounty Highway 18
CountyClaiborne County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.03631, -90.98489
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating55.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic425 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Karmac Ferry RD over Former Railroad Cut built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Karmac Ferry RD over Former Railroad Cut 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 2024.

How much traffic does Karmac Ferry RD over Former Railroad Cut carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Karmac Ferry RD over Former Railroad Cut?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Karmac Ferry RD over Former Railroad Cut?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.