US Bridges

Franklin ST over Kansas City Southern RR

Fair

Lee County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T 9S R 6E · Structure no. SA4100000000099

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
379 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin ST over Kansas City Southern RR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Franklin ST over Kansas City Southern RR in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,050 by 2044. The structure is 379 ft (115.6 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFranklin ST
CrossesKansas City Southern RR
LocationSec 32 T 9S R 6E
RouteCounty Highway 2289
CountyLee County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.26167, -88.70269
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadUnknown
Structure length379 ft (115.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2022)
Projected traffic7,050 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$4.3 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Franklin ST over Kansas City Southern RR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Franklin ST over Kansas City Southern 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Franklin ST over Kansas City Southern RR carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Franklin ST over Kansas City Southern RR?

The structure is 379 ft (115.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin ST over Kansas City Southern RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.