29th Ave. over 5th Street- Mid South RR
FairLauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T 6N R16E · Structure no. SA3800000000007
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 970 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
29th Ave. over 5th Street- Mid South RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 29th Ave. over 5th Street- Mid South RR in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2043. The structure is 970 ft (295.7 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 29th Ave. over 5th Street- Mid South RR built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is 29th Ave. over 5th Street- Mid South 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does 29th Ave. over 5th Street- Mid South RR carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is 29th Ave. over 5th Street- Mid South RR?
The structure is 970 ft (295.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.
Who owns 29th Ave. over 5th Street- Mid South RR?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.