US Bridges

Road 258 over Pigeon Roost Branch

Good

Hancock County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T 7S R15W B · Structure no. SA2300000000035

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Road 258 over Pigeon Roost Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Road 258 over Pigeon Roost Branch in Hancock County, Mississippi. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRoad 258
CrossesPigeon Roost Branch
LocationSec 4 T 7S R15W B
RouteCounty Highway 1728
Coordinates30.46807, -89.49407
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Road 258 over Pigeon Roost Branch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road 258 over Pigeon Roost Branch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Road 258 over Pigeon Roost Branch carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Road 258 over Pigeon Roost Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns Road 258 over Pigeon Roost Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.