US Bridges

SR 26 over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Pearl River County, Mississippi · 0.3 MI W SR 53 · Structure no. 310002605501830

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
378 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 26 over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 26 over Norfolk Southern RR in Pearl River County, Mississippi. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,900 by 2043. The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 26
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location0.3 MI W SR 53
RouteState Highway 26
Coordinates30.83447, -89.53736
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length378 ft (115.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,900 (2023)
Projected traffic8,900 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR 26 over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 26 over Norfolk Southern 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 26 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 8,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 26 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 378 ft (115.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 26 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.