US Bridges

Pearson Road over Local Stream

Good

Choctaw County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T18N R 8E · Structure no. SA1000000000051

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pearson Road over Local Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Pearson Road over Local Stream in Choctaw County, Mississippi. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesPearson Road
CrossesLocal Stream
LocationSec 14 T18N R 8E
RouteCounty Highway 197
Coordinates33.42166, -89.43056
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2020)
Projected traffic75 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Local Stream built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pearson Road over Local Stream 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Pearson Road over Local Stream carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pearson Road over Local Stream?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m).

Who owns Pearson Road over Local Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.