US Bridges

Shinault Road over I 269

Good

Marshall County, Mississippi · 1.0 MI N SR 178 · Structure no. 410026904703120

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
400 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shinault Road over I 269 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Shinault Road over I 269 in Marshall County, Mississippi. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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.

It carries about 370 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2043. The structure is 400 ft (121.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesShinault Road
CrossesI 269
Location1.0 MI N SR 178
RouteCounty Highway 269
Coordinates34.8892, -89.70633
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length400 ft (121.8 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2023)
Projected traffic370 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Shinault Road over I 269 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shinault Road over I 269 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Shinault Road over I 269 carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Shinault Road over I 269?

The structure is 400 ft (121.8 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Shinault Road over I 269?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.