US Bridges

US 80 over Cnic Rr/West Street

Fair

Hinds County, Mississippi · 0.3 MI W US 51 · Structure no. 210008002504600

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
385 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Cnic Rr/West Street is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 over Cnic Rr/West Street in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2043. The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 80
CrossesCnic Rr/West Street
Location0.3 MI W US 51
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyHinds County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.28327, -90.18841
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+8 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length385 ft (117.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2023)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 80 over Cnic Rr/West Street built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 over Cnic Rr/West Street 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 80 over Cnic Rr/West Street carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Cnic Rr/West Street?

The structure is 385 ft (117.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 over Cnic Rr/West Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.