US Bridges

Coley Road over Burlington Northern RR

Good

Lee County, Mississippi · Sec 16 T 9S R 5E · Structure no. SA4100000000065

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coley Road over Burlington Northern RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coley Road over Burlington Northern RR in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2043. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesColey Road
CrossesBurlington Northern RR
LocationSec 16 T 9S R 5E
RouteCounty Highway 2400
Coordinates34.29661, -88.77386
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width69 ft (20.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2021)
Projected traffic24,000 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Coley Road over Burlington Northern RR built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coley Road over Burlington Northern RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Coley Road over Burlington Northern RR carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Coley Road over Burlington Northern RR?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Coley Road over Burlington Northern RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.