US Bridges

Glendale Ave over Icg Railroad

FairPosted for load

Forrest County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T 4N R13W · Structure no. SA1800000000108

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
165 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,000
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glendale Ave over Icg Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying Glendale Ave over Icg Railroad in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2044. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGlendale Ave
CrossesIcg Railroad
LocationSec 4 T 4N R13W
RouteCounty Highway 7185
CountyForrest County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.344, -89.30664
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2024)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$33,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Glendale Ave over Icg Railroad built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glendale Ave over Icg 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Glendale Ave over Icg Railroad carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Glendale Ave over Icg Railroad?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Glendale Ave over Icg Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.