US Bridges

SR 19 over Meridian and Bigbee RR

Good

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · 6.0 MI N Alabama ST Line · Structure no. 310001903800610

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
672 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 19 over Meridian and Bigbee RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 19 over Meridian and Bigbee RR in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,900 by 2043. The structure is 672 ft (204.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesSR 19
CrossesMeridian and Bigbee RR
Location6.0 MI N Alabama ST Line
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates32.29789, -88.51524
Functional classRural 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length672 ft (204.9 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2023)
Projected traffic3,900 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 19 over Meridian and Bigbee RR built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 19 over Meridian and Bigbee RR 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 19 over Meridian and Bigbee RR carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 19 over Meridian and Bigbee RR?

The structure is 672 ft (204.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 19 over Meridian and Bigbee RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.