US Bridges

US 80 over KCS RR

FairPosted for load

Newton County, Mississippi · 1.0 M W SR 15 · Structure no. 210008005110780

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
290 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over KCS RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 over KCS RR in Newton County, Mississippi. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,300 by 2043. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS 80
CrossesKCS RR
Location1.0 M W SR 15
RouteU.S. Route 80
Coordinates32.33107, -89.15999
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length290 ft (88.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2023)
Projected traffic5,300 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$758 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 over KCS RR built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 over KCS 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 80 over KCS RR carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over KCS RR?

The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 over KCS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.