US Bridges

Baldwin Ferry Road over Midsouth Railroad

FairPosted for load

Warren County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T16N R 3E · Structure no. SA7500000000044

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Baldwin Ferry Road over Midsouth Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Baldwin Ferry Road over Midsouth Railroad in Warren County, Mississippi. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,550 by 2043. The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBaldwin Ferry Road
CrossesMidsouth Railroad
LocationSec 21 T16N R 3E
RouteCity Street 584
CountyWarren County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.344, -90.86217
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating33.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2021)
Projected traffic2,550 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$933,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Baldwin Ferry Road over Midsouth Railroad built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Baldwin Ferry Road over Midsouth Railroad 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Baldwin Ferry Road over Midsouth Railroad carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Baldwin Ferry Road over Midsouth Railroad?

The structure is 106 ft (32.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Baldwin Ferry Road over Midsouth Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.