US Bridges

Ernest Pipkins RD over Railroad Track

Good

George County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 1S R 7W B · Structure no. SA200000000A015

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ernest Pipkins RD over Railroad Track is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ernest Pipkins RD over Railroad Track in George County, Mississippi. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,039 by 2043. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesErnest Pipkins RD
CrossesRailroad Track
LocationSec 13 T 1S R 7W B
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.95557, -88.63856
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2023)
Projected traffic2,039 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ernest Pipkins RD over Railroad Track built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ernest Pipkins RD over Railroad Track 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Ernest Pipkins RD over Railroad Track carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Ernest Pipkins RD over Railroad Track?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ernest Pipkins RD over Railroad Track?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.