US Bridges

Washington Street over Kansas City Southern RR

FairPosted for load

Warren County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T16N R 3E · Structure no. SA7500000000049

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Other
Masonry
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,250
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Street over Kansas City Southern RR is a masonry other carrying Washington Street over Kansas City Southern RR in Warren County, Mississippi. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 8,250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,250 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington Street
CrossesKansas City Southern RR
LocationSec 22 T16N R 3E
RouteCity Street 9659
CountyWarren County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.34411, -90.88372
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,250 (2022)
Projected traffic11,250 by 2044
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$254,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington Street over Kansas City Southern RR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington 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 Washington Street over Kansas City Southern RR carry?

About 8,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Washington Street over Kansas City Southern RR?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 122 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Street over Kansas City Southern RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.