US Bridges

Cherry Street over Kansas City Southern RR

FairPosted for load

Warren County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T16N R 3E · Structure no. SA7500000000048

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,100
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry Street over Kansas City Southern RR is a concrete arch - deck carrying Cherry Street over Kansas City Southern RR in Warren County, Mississippi. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,150 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCherry Street
CrossesKansas City Southern RR
LocationSec 22 T16N R 3E
RouteCity Street 9654
CountyWarren County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.34294, -90.87936
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating1.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2021)
Projected traffic12,150 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.1 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cherry Street over Kansas City Southern RR built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherry Street over Kansas City Southern 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Cherry Street over Kansas City Southern RR carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Cherry Street over Kansas City Southern RR?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Cherry Street over Kansas City Southern RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.