US Bridges

SR 740 over Cnic RR

Good

Tate County, Mississippi · 0.6 MI W I 55 · Structure no. 31007400690400A

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
307 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 740 over Cnic RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 740 over Cnic RR in Tate County, Mississippi. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2043. The structure is 307 ft (93.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 740
CrossesCnic RR
Location0.6 MI W I 55
RouteState Highway 740
Coordinates34.58789, -89.95671
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.3 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length307 ft (93.7 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2023)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2043
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 740 over Cnic RR built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 740 over Cnic 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 740 over Cnic RR carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 740 over Cnic RR?

The structure is 307 ft (93.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 740 over Cnic RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.