US Bridges

St.Paul Road over Homochitto River

Good

Copiah County, Mississippi · Sec 34 T 9N R 5E B · Structure no. SA1500000000086

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

St.Paul Road over Homochitto River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying St.Paul Road over Homochitto River in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, older 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2045. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSt.Paul Road
CrossesHomochitto River
LocationSec 34 T 9N R 5E B
RouteCounty Highway 253
Coordinates31.70581, -90.69361
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 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 traffic140 (2015)
Projected traffic275 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$780,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was St.Paul Road over Homochitto River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is St.Paul Road over Homochitto River 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does St.Paul Road over Homochitto River carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is St.Paul Road over Homochitto River?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns St.Paul Road over Homochitto River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.