US Bridges

Old HWY 27 over Kansas City Southern RR

FairPosted for load

Warren County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T16N R 4E B · Structure no. SA7500000000070

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
109 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 27 over Kansas City Southern RR is a concrete slab carrying Old HWY 27 over Kansas City Southern RR in Warren County, Mississippi. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2044. The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesOld HWY 27
CrossesKansas City Southern RR
LocationSec 21 T16N R 4E B
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWarren County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.34072, -90.84928
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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length109 ft (33.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2022)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$809,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 27 over Kansas City Southern RR built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 27 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 Old HWY 27 over Kansas City Southern RR carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 27 over Kansas City Southern RR?

The structure is 109 ft (33.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 27 over Kansas City Southern RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.