US Bridges

CR 520 over KCS Railroad/Louisa Crk

Good

Lee County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T11S R 6E · Structure no. SA4100000000197

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
297 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 520 over KCS Railroad/Louisa Crk is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 520 over KCS Railroad/Louisa Crk in Lee County, Mississippi. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,450 by 2044. The structure is 297 ft (90.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCR 520
CrossesKCS Railroad/Louisa Crk
LocationSec 6 T11S R 6E
RouteCounty Highway 1
Coordinates34.15192, -88.71269
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length297 ft (90.6 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2022)
Projected traffic3,450 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$2.4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 520 over KCS Railroad/Louisa Crk built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 520 over KCS Railroad/Louisa Crk 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 520 over KCS Railroad/Louisa Crk carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 520 over KCS Railroad/Louisa Crk?

The structure is 297 ft (90.6 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns CR 520 over KCS Railroad/Louisa Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.