US Bridges

I 10 over East Pearl River

Fair

Hancock County, Mississippi · Miss/La State Line · Structure no. 110001002300000

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
4,988 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
47,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 10 over East Pearl River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying I 10 over East Pearl River in Hancock County, Mississippi. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 47,000 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,000 by 2043. The structure is 4,988 ft (1,520.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesI 10
CrossesEast Pearl River
LocationMiss/La State Line
RouteInterstate 10
CountyHancock County
StateMississippi
Coordinates30.30155, -89.64953
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+74 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length4,988 ft (1,520.3 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47,000 (2023)
Projected traffic60,000 by 2043
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 10 over East Pearl River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 10 over East Pearl 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I 10 over East Pearl River carry?

About 47,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I 10 over East Pearl River?

The structure is 4,988 ft (1,520.3 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns I 10 over East Pearl River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.