US Bridges

Moncure RD over Pearl River

Fair

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T 3N R 1E B · Structure no. SA2500000000011

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,010 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moncure RD over Pearl River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Moncure RD over Pearl River in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 6 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2044. The structure is 1,010 ft (307.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesMoncure RD
CrossesPearl River
LocationSec 31 T 3N R 1E B
RouteCounty Highway 495
Coordinates32.05066, -90.23053
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+16 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,010 ft (307.8 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic450 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.8 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moncure RD over Pearl River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moncure RD over 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Moncure RD over Pearl River carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Moncure RD over Pearl River?

The structure is 1,010 ft (307.8 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Moncure RD over Pearl River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.