US Bridges

Hopson-Pixley Road over Harris Bayou

Good

Coahoma County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T26N R 4W · Structure no. SA1400000000038

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hopson-Pixley Road over Harris Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hopson-Pixley Road over Harris Bayou in Coahoma County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 300 ft (91.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesHopson-Pixley Road
CrossesHarris Bayou
LocationSec 35 T26N R 4W
RouteCounty Highway 17
Coordinates34.08514, -90.58231
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2023)
Projected traffic90 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Hopson-Pixley Road over Harris Bayou built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hopson-Pixley Road over Harris Bayou 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Hopson-Pixley Road over Harris Bayou carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Hopson-Pixley Road over Harris Bayou?

The structure is 300 ft (91.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Hopson-Pixley Road over Harris Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.