US 49 over KCS RR
FairRankin County, Mississippi · 0.6 MI S I 20 · Structure no. 210004906115500
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 272 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 56,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 49 over KCS RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 49 over KCS RR in Rankin County, Mississippi. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 56,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,000 by 2043. The structure is 272 ft (82.8 m) long and 159 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 49 over KCS RR built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 49 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does US 49 over KCS RR carry?
About 56,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is US 49 over KCS RR?
The structure is 272 ft (82.8 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 159 ft wide.
Who owns US 49 over KCS RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.