US Bridges

Monroe Street over Kansas City Southern RR

FairPosted for load

Warren County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T16N R 3E · Structure no. SA7500000000050

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,930
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Monroe Street over Kansas City Southern RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Monroe Street over Kansas City Southern RR in Warren County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6,930 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,450 by 2044. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMonroe Street
CrossesKansas City Southern RR
LocationSec 22 T16N R 3E
RouteCity Street 7119
CountyWarren County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.34275, -90.88039
Functional classUrban Collector

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 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,930 (2022)
Projected traffic9,450 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$1.8 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Monroe Street over Kansas City Southern RR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

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

About 6,930 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Monroe Street over Kansas City Southern RR?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Monroe Street over Kansas City Southern RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.