US Bridges

Hopewell Road over Pearl River

FairPosted for load

Copiah County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T 1N R 1E B · Structure no. SA1500000000002

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,345 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hopewell Road over Pearl River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hopewell Road over Pearl River in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2042. The structure is 1,345 ft (410 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesHopewell Road
CrossesPearl River
LocationSec 3 T 1N R 1E B
RouteCounty Highway 351
CountyCopiah County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.95528, -90.19006
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating13.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+22 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length1,345 ft (410 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2022)
Projected traffic455 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$9 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hopewell Road over Pearl River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hopewell Road over Pearl 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Hopewell Road over Pearl River carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hopewell Road over Pearl River?

The structure is 1,345 ft (410 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Hopewell Road over Pearl River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.