US Bridges

US 80 over Over Old US 49 KCS RR

Fair

Rankin County, Mississippi · 0.5 MI E Hinds Cl · Structure no. 210008006104720

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
410 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Over Old US 49 KCS RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 over Over Old US 49 KCS RR in Rankin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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.

It carries about 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2043. The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 80
CrossesOver Old US 49 KCS RR
Location0.5 MI E Hinds Cl
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyRankin County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.27967, -90.16775
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+8 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length410 ft (125 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2023)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 over Over Old US 49 KCS RR built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 over Over Old US 49 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 80 over Over Old US 49 KCS RR carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Over Old US 49 KCS RR?

The structure is 410 ft (125 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 over Over Old US 49 KCS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.