US Bridges

Railroad Spur RD over Trib of Catalpa Ck

Good

Oktibbeha County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T18N R15E · Structure no. SA5300000000166

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Railroad Spur RD over Trib of Catalpa Ck is a concrete channel beam carrying Railroad Spur RD over Trib of Catalpa Ck in Oktibbeha County, Mississippi. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRailroad Spur RD
CrossesTrib of Catalpa Ck
LocationSec 22 T18N R15E
RouteCounty Highway 378
Coordinates33.41713, -88.72065
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2012)
Projected traffic45 by 2032
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$34,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Railroad Spur RD over Trib of Catalpa Ck built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Railroad Spur RD over Trib of Catalpa Ck 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 2022.

How much traffic does Railroad Spur RD over Trib of Catalpa Ck carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Railroad Spur RD over Trib of Catalpa Ck?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Railroad Spur RD over Trib of Catalpa Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.