US Bridges

Old HWY 80 West over Icg RR

FairPosted for load

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T 6N R14E · Structure no. SA3800000000070

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
159 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
383
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 80 West over Icg RR is a concrete tee beam carrying Old HWY 80 West over Icg RR in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 383 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 572 by 2043. The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOld HWY 80 West
CrossesIcg RR
LocationSec 23 T 6N R14E
RouteCounty Highway 910
Coordinates32.34834, -88.83282
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating38.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 10
Structure length159 ft (48.4 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic383 (2023)
Projected traffic572 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 80 West over Icg RR built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 80 West over Icg 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Old HWY 80 West over Icg RR carry?

About 383 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 80 West over Icg RR?

The structure is 159 ft (48.4 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 80 West over Icg RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.