US Bridges

Park Entrance Road over Pabst Road and L&n Railr

Fair

Jackson County, Mississippi · 0.2 Miles South of U.S. R · Structure no. 5320001P0000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
732
2019 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Park Entrance Road over Pabst Road and L&n Railr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Park Entrance Road over Pabst Road and L&n Railr in Jackson 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 732 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 878 by 2039. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 43 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesPark Entrance Road
CrossesPabst Road and L&n Railr
Location0.2 Miles South of U.S. R
RouteState Lands Road 0
CountyJackson County
StateMississippi
Coordinates30.40953, -88.77917
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic732 (2019)
Projected traffic878 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$30,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Entrance Road over Pabst Road and L&n Railr built?

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

What condition is Park Entrance Road over Pabst Road and L&n Railr 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 Park Entrance Road over Pabst Road and L&n Railr carry?

About 732 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Park Entrance Road over Pabst Road and L&n Railr?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Park Entrance Road over Pabst Road and L&n Railr?

It is owned by the National Park Service.