US Bridges

North Access Road over BNSF Railroad

Good

Marshall County, Mississippi · Sec 26 T 3S R 3W · Structure no. SA4700000000162

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
199 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Access Road over BNSF Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Access Road over BNSF Railroad in Marshall County, Mississippi. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2045. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesNorth Access Road
CrossesBNSF Railroad
LocationSec 26 T 3S R 3W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.8002, -89.48757
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2025)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was North Access Road over BNSF Railroad built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Access Road over BNSF Railroad 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does North Access Road over BNSF Railroad carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is North Access Road over BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns North Access Road over BNSF Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.