US Bridges

Fortification ST over Abandoned Railroad

Good

Hinds County, Mississippi · 0.1 MI W of I 55 MP 95.7 · Structure no. 17000550250957C

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
359 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fortification ST over Abandoned Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fortification ST over Abandoned Railroad in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2043. The structure is 359 ft (109.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFortification ST
CrossesAbandoned Railroad
Location0.1 MI W of I 55 MP 95.7
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.31111, -90.16567
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length359 ft (109.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2023)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$938 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fortification ST over Abandoned Railroad built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fortification ST over Abandoned Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Fortification ST over Abandoned Railroad carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Fortification ST over Abandoned Railroad?

The structure is 359 ft (109.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Fortification ST over Abandoned Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.