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Forest Trl NE over Illinois Central Gulf RR

Fair

Lincoln County, Mississippi · Sec 29 T 8N R 8E · Structure no. SA4300000000269

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Forest Trl NE over Illinois Central Gulf RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Forest Trl NE over Illinois Central Gulf RR in Lincoln County, Mississippi. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2044. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesForest Trl NE
CrossesIllinois Central Gulf RR
LocationSec 29 T 8N R 8E
RouteCounty Highway 108
CountyLincoln County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.64183, -90.41992
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating58.6 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2013)
Projected traffic420 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Forest Trl NE over Illinois Central Gulf RR built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Forest Trl NE 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 Forest Trl NE over Illinois Central Gulf RR carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Forest Trl NE over Illinois Central Gulf RR?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Forest Trl NE over Illinois Central Gulf RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.