US 80 over Pearl River
PoorHinds County, Mississippi · 0.1 MI E US 51 · Structure no. 210008002504640
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,170 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 80 over Pearl River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 over Pearl River in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2043. The structure is 1,170 ft (356.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 80 over Pearl River built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 80 over Pearl River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does US 80 over Pearl River carry?
About 16,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 80 over Pearl River?
The structure is 1,170 ft (356.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns US 80 over Pearl River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.