US Bridges

East First Ave. over Railroad Track

Good

Jasper County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T12N R10E · Structure no. SA3100000000150

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East First Ave. over Railroad Track is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East First Ave. over Railroad Track in Jasper 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesEast First Ave.
CrossesRailroad Track
LocationSec 28 T12N R10E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates31.98353, -89.28762
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic250 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$800,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East First Ave. over Railroad Track built?

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

What condition is East First Ave. over Railroad Track 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does East First Ave. over Railroad Track carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is East First Ave. over Railroad Track?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns East First Ave. over Railroad Track?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.