US Bridges

Hobson-Pixley RD over Sunflower River

Fair

Coahoma County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T26N R 3W · Structure no. SA1400000000025

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hobson-Pixley RD over Sunflower River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hobson-Pixley RD over Sunflower River in Coahoma County, Mississippi. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesHobson-Pixley RD
CrossesSunflower River
LocationSec 6 T26N R 3W
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyCoahoma County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.15611, -90.55006
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 Hobson-Pixley RD over Sunflower River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hobson-Pixley RD over Sunflower River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Hobson-Pixley RD over Sunflower River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Hobson-Pixley RD over Sunflower River?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Hobson-Pixley RD over Sunflower River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.