US Bridges

Zero Road over M&b Railroad

FairPosted for load

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T 6N R16E B · Structure no. SA3800000000131

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
300 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zero Road over M&b Railroad is a concrete channel beam carrying Zero Road over M&b Railroad in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesZero Road
CrossesM&b Railroad
LocationSec 33 T 6N R16E B
RouteCounty Highway 1517
Coordinates32.32427, -88.65843
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24.8 US tons
Inventory rating14.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans300
Design loadH 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2024)
Projected traffic540 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$700,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Zero Road over M&b Railroad built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Zero Road over M&b Railroad 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Zero Road over M&b Railroad carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Zero Road over M&b Railroad?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Zero Road over M&b Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.