US Bridges

Dale Trail SE over Illinois Central Gulf RR

Fair

Lincoln County, Mississippi · Sec 25 T 7N R 7E · Structure no. SA4300000000177

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
184 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dale Trail SE over Illinois Central Gulf RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dale Trail SE over Illinois Central Gulf RR in Lincoln County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2044. The structure is 184 ft (56 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDale Trail SE
CrossesIllinois Central Gulf RR
LocationSec 25 T 7N R 7E
RouteCounty Highway 134
CountyLincoln County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.54944, -90.45372
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 rating53 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2013)
Projected traffic750 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$1.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dale Trail SE over Illinois Central Gulf RR built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dale Trail SE over Illinois Central Gulf 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 Dale Trail SE over Illinois Central Gulf RR carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Dale Trail SE over Illinois Central Gulf RR?

The structure is 184 ft (56 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Dale Trail SE over Illinois Central Gulf RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.