US Bridges

Causeyville RD over Railroad

Fair

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T 6N R16E · Structure no. SA3800000000308

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
219 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Causeyville RD over Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Causeyville RD over Railroad in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,850 by 2041. The structure is 219 ft (66.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCauseyville RD
CrossesRailroad
LocationSec 28 T 6N R16E
RouteCounty Highway 4501
CountyLauderdale County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.33384, -88.66705
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length219 ft (66.6 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2021)
Projected traffic5,850 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$1.3 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Causeyville RD over Railroad built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Causeyville RD over 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 2023.

How much traffic does Causeyville RD over Railroad carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Causeyville RD over Railroad?

The structure is 219 ft (66.6 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Causeyville RD over Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.