SR 28 over Pearl River
PoorClosed to trafficCopiah County, Mississippi · 1.8 MI E SR 27 · Structure no. 310002801506460
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 555 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 28 over Pearl River is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 28 over Pearl River in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2043. The structure is 555 ft (169.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 28 over Pearl River built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 28 over Pearl River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does SR 28 over Pearl River carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SR 28 over Pearl River?
The structure is 555 ft (169.1 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR 28 over Pearl River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.