US Bridges

Gatesville Road over Branch of Pearl River

Fair

Copiah County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T 2N R 1W B · Structure no. SA1500000000195

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gatesville Road over Branch of Pearl River is a concrete culvert carrying Gatesville Road over Branch of Pearl River in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 950 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGatesville Road
CrossesBranch of Pearl River
LocationSec 24 T 2N R 1W B
RouteCounty Highway 44
CountyCopiah County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.99306, -90.25731
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.6 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 traffic540 (2014)
Projected traffic950 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$171,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gatesville Road over Branch of Pearl River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gatesville Road over Branch of 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Gatesville Road over Branch of Pearl River carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Gatesville Road over Branch of Pearl River?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Gatesville Road over Branch of Pearl River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.