US Bridges

Gloster Road over Homochitto River

Fair

Franklin County, Mississippi · Sec 5 T 5N R 3E B · Structure no. SA1900000000016

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
735 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,220
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gloster Road over Homochitto River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gloster Road over Homochitto River in Franklin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older 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 1,220 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,830 by 2035. The structure is 735 ft (224 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesGloster Road
CrossesHomochitto River
LocationSec 5 T 5N R 3E B
RouteCounty Highway 273
CountyFranklin County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.42559, -90.8973
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length735 ft (224 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,220 (2013)
Projected traffic1,830 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gloster Road over Homochitto River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gloster Road over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Gloster Road over Homochitto River carry?

About 1,220 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Gloster Road over Homochitto River?

The structure is 735 ft (224 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Gloster Road over Homochitto River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.