US Bridges

Pearson Road over Ebenezer Branch

Good

Choctaw County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T18N R 8E · Structure no. SA1000000000047

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pearson Road over Ebenezer Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Pearson Road over Ebenezer Branch in Choctaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesPearson Road
CrossesEbenezer Branch
LocationSec 13 T18N R 8E
RouteCounty Highway 197
Coordinates33.42348, -89.41427
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic300 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pearson Road over Ebenezer Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pearson Road over Ebenezer Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Pearson Road over Ebenezer Branch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pearson Road over Ebenezer Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns Pearson Road over Ebenezer Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.