US Bridges

Gatesville RD over Pearl River

Fair

Copiah County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T 2N R 1E B · Structure no. SA1500000000050

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,345 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gatesville RD over Pearl River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gatesville RD over Pearl River in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2044. The structure is 1,345 ft (410 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesGatesville RD
CrossesPearl River
LocationSec 20 T 2N R 1E B
RouteCounty Highway 44
CountyCopiah County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.9966, -90.22424
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating38.5 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+16 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length1,345 ft (410 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2015)
Projected traffic600 by 2044
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gatesville RD over Pearl River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gatesville RD 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 Gatesville RD over Pearl River carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Gatesville RD 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 35 ft wide.

Who owns Gatesville RD over Pearl River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.