US Bridges

St.Paul Road over Trib to Homochito River

Fair

Copiah County, Mississippi · Sec 33 T 9N R 5E B · Structure no. SA1500000000085

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

St.Paul Road over Trib to Homochito River is a concrete culvert carrying St.Paul Road over Trib to Homochito River in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 5 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2045. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSt.Paul Road
CrossesTrib to Homochito River
LocationSec 33 T 9N R 5E B
RouteCounty Highway 253
CountyCopiah County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.71094, -90.71072
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.4 US tons
Inventory rating60.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2024)
Projected traffic250 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$228,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was St.Paul Road over Trib to Homochito River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is St.Paul Road over Trib to Homochito 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does St.Paul Road over Trib to Homochito River carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is St.Paul Road over Trib to Homochito River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns St.Paul Road over Trib to Homochito River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.