US Bridges

Mercy Seat Road over Trib to Homochitto River

Fair

Copiah County, Mississippi · Sec 22 T 9N R 6E · Structure no. SA1500000000088

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mercy Seat Road over Trib to Homochitto River is a concrete channel beam carrying Mercy Seat Road over Trib to Homochitto River in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesMercy Seat Road
CrossesTrib to Homochitto River
LocationSec 22 T 9N R 6E
RouteCounty Highway 212
CountyCopiah County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.7285, -90.58858
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2015)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$279,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mercy Seat Road over Trib to Homochitto River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mercy Seat Road over Trib to Homochitto 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 2023.

How much traffic does Mercy Seat Road over Trib to Homochitto River carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Mercy Seat Road over Trib to Homochitto River?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Mercy Seat Road over Trib to Homochitto River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.