US Bridges

SR 19 over KCS RR

Good

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · 0.2 MI N I 59 · Structure no. 310001903802190

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
296 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 19 over KCS RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 19 over KCS RR in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2043. The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

CarriesSR 19
CrossesKCS RR
Location0.2 MI N I 59
RouteState Highway 19
Coordinates32.35354, -88.73265
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length296 ft (90.2 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2023)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 19 over KCS RR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 19 over KCS 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 KCS RR carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 19 over KCS RR?

The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns SR 19 over KCS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.