US Bridges

SR 27 over KCS RR / Stenson Road

Fair

Warren County, Mississippi · 1.4 MI S US 80 · Structure no. 310002707512650

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 27 over KCS RR / Stenson Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 27 over KCS RR / Stenson Road in Warren County, Mississippi. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,700 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 27
CrossesKCS RR / Stenson Road
Location1.4 MI S US 80
RouteState Highway 27
CountyWarren County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.3265, -90.81715
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.5 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2023)
Projected traffic6,700 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed75.2 mi (121 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$337 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 27 over KCS RR / Stenson Road built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 27 over KCS RR / Stenson Road 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 27 over KCS RR / Stenson Road carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 27 over KCS RR / Stenson Road?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 27 over KCS RR / Stenson Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.