US Bridges

2nd ST S over M&b Railroad

Fair

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T 6N R16E · Structure no. SA3800000000316

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,300
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

2nd ST S over M&b Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 2nd ST S over M&b Railroad in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,897 by 2044. The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries2nd ST S
CrossesM&b Railroad
LocationSec 17 T 6N R16E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.35742, -88.68118
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.1 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2024)
Projected traffic7,897 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2nd ST S over M&b Railroad built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2nd ST S 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 2nd ST S over M&b Railroad carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 2nd ST S over M&b Railroad?

The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns 2nd ST S over M&b Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.