US Bridges

Rockport RD over Pearl River

Good

Copiah County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T10N R21W B · Structure no. SA1500000000187

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
840 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rockport RD over Pearl River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rockport RD over Pearl River in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2044. The structure is 840 ft (256 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesRockport RD
CrossesPearl River
LocationSec 31 T10N R21W B
RouteCounty Highway 519
Coordinates31.79086, -90.14303
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length840 ft (256 m)
Longest span591 ft (180 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2013)
Projected traffic360 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rockport RD over Pearl River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rockport RD over Pearl 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Rockport RD over Pearl River carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rockport RD over Pearl River?

The structure is 840 ft (256 m) long with a longest span of 591 ft (180 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Rockport RD over Pearl River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.