US Bridges

Harmon Pope Road over Pond Relief Stream

Good

George County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T 3S R 5W · Structure no. SA2000000000075

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harmon Pope Road over Pond Relief Stream is a concrete channel beam carrying Harmon Pope Road over Pond Relief Stream in George County, Mississippi. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHarmon Pope Road
CrossesPond Relief Stream
LocationSec 7 T 3S R 5W
RouteCounty Highway 61
Coordinates30.7975, -88.52194
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic200 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Harmon Pope Road over Pond Relief Stream built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harmon Pope Road over Pond Relief Stream 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 2024.

How much traffic does Harmon Pope Road over Pond Relief Stream carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Harmon Pope Road over Pond Relief Stream?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Harmon Pope Road over Pond Relief Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.