US Bridges

Melborn Place over Kansas City Southern RR

FairPosted for load

Warren County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T16N R 4E · Structure no. SA7500000000112

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Melborn Place over Kansas City Southern RR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Melborn Place over Kansas City Southern RR in Warren County, Mississippi. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMelborn Place
CrossesKansas City Southern RR
LocationSec 21 T16N R 4E
RouteCity Street 405
CountyWarren County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.34311, -90.857
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.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating12.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length132 ft (40.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$893,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Melborn Place over Kansas City Southern RR built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Melborn Place 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 Melborn Place over Kansas City Southern RR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Melborn Place over Kansas City Southern RR?

The structure is 132 ft (40.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Melborn Place over Kansas City Southern RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.