US 80 over Cow Creek KCS RR
FairLauderdale County, Mississippi · 3.1 MI E Newton Cl · Structure no. 210008003812620
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 630 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 80 over Cow Creek KCS RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 over Cow Creek KCS RR in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2043. The structure is 630 ft (192 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 80 over Cow Creek KCS RR built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 80 over Cow Creek KCS RR 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does US 80 over Cow Creek KCS RR carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is US 80 over Cow Creek KCS RR?
The structure is 630 ft (192 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns US 80 over Cow Creek KCS RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.