US Bridges

SR 26 over Pascagoula River

Fair

George County, Mississippi · 2.2 MI E SR 57 · Structure no. 310002602006520

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel Continuous
Length
5,533 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 26 over Pascagoula River is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying SR 26 over Pascagoula River in George County, Mississippi. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 5 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2043. The structure is 5,533 ft (1,686.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.1 mi (63 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 26
CrossesPascagoula River
Location2.2 MI E SR 57
RouteState Highway 26
CountyGeorge County
StateMississippi
Coordinates30.87791, -88.77505
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+164 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length5,533 ft (1,686.5 m)
Longest span250 ft (76.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2023)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.1 mi (63 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$1,000 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 26 over Pascagoula River built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 26 over Pascagoula 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 26 over Pascagoula River carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 26 over Pascagoula River?

The structure is 5,533 ft (1,686.5 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 26 over Pascagoula River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.