Central Avenue over Illinois Central RR
FairTate County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T 4S R 7W · Structure no. SA6900000000028
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 131 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2014 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Central Avenue over Illinois Central RR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Central Avenue over Illinois Central RR in Tate County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2044. The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long and 32 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 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Central Avenue over Illinois Central RR built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Central Avenue over Illinois Central 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Central Avenue over Illinois Central RR carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Central Avenue over Illinois Central RR?
The structure is 131 ft (39.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Central Avenue over Illinois Central RR?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.