US Bridges

Gloster Road over Relief Homochitto River

Good

Franklin County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T 5N R 3E B · Structure no. SA1900000000017

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
440 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gloster Road over Relief Homochitto River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gloster Road over Relief 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 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2029. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesGloster Road
CrossesRelief Homochitto River
LocationSec 7 T 5N R 3E B
RouteCounty Highway 273
Coordinates31.43083, -90.90083
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.1 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length440 ft (134.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2019)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2029
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 Relief Homochitto River built?

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

What condition is Gloster Road over Relief 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Gloster Road over Relief Homochitto River carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Gloster Road over Relief Homochitto River?

The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Gloster Road over Relief Homochitto River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.