US Bridges

SR 39 over KCS RR Norfolk S RR

Good

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · 0.4 MI N I 59 · Structure no. 310003903800040

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
362 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
26,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 39 over KCS RR Norfolk S RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 39 over KCS RR Norfolk S RR in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 26,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2043. The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

CarriesSR 39
CrossesKCS RR Norfolk S RR
Location0.4 MI N I 59
RouteState Highway 39
Coordinates32.37196, -88.68052
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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length362 ft (110.3 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,000 (2023)
Projected traffic26,000 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed51 mi (82 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 39 over KCS RR Norfolk S RR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 39 over KCS RR Norfolk S 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 39 over KCS RR Norfolk S RR carry?

About 26,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 39 over KCS RR Norfolk S RR?

The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns SR 39 over KCS RR Norfolk S RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.