Market Street over KCS Railroad
PoorPosted for loadPrentiss County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T 5S R 7E · Structure no. SA5900000000050
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 107 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,200
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Market Street over KCS Railroad is a concrete channel beam carrying Market Street over KCS Railroad in Prentiss County, Mississippi. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2036. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Market Street over KCS Railroad built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Market Street over KCS Railroad in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Market Street over KCS Railroad carry?
About 2,200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Market Street over KCS Railroad?
The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Market Street over KCS Railroad?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.