US Bridges

US 80 over KCS RR

Good

Rankin County, Mississippi · 0.2 MI W I 20 · Structure no. 21000800610568B

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over KCS RR is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US 80 over KCS RR in Rankin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,500 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 80
CrossesKCS RR
Location0.2 MI W I 20
RouteU.S. Route 80
Coordinates32.28021, -90.00356
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2023)
Projected traffic11,500 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 KCS RR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 over KCS 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 US 80 over KCS RR carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over KCS RR?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 over KCS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.