US Bridges

SR 4 over Burlington Northern RR

Good

Marshall County, Mississippi · 1.2 MI E SR 7 · Structure no. 310000404707540

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 4 over Burlington Northern RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 4 over Burlington Northern RR in Marshall County, Mississippi. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: new structure not yet open to traffic.

It carries about 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,100 by 2039. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesSR 4
CrossesBurlington Northern RR
Location1.2 MI E SR 7
RouteState Highway 4
Coordinates34.77188, -89.43363
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusNew structure not yet open to traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating51.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2019)
Projected traffic6,100 by 2039
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 4 over Burlington Northern RR built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 4 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR 4 over Burlington Northern RR carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 4 over Burlington Northern RR?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SR 4 over Burlington Northern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.