US Bridges

Moncure RD over Relief for Pearl River

Fair

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T 3N R 1E B · Structure no. SA2500000000012

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moncure RD over Relief for Pearl River is a concrete channel beam carrying Moncure RD over Relief for Pearl River in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 51 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2044. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesMoncure RD
CrossesRelief for Pearl River
LocationSec 31 T 3N R 1E B
RouteCounty Highway 495
Coordinates32.04989, -90.23719
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2024)
Projected traffic480 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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$314,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Moncure RD over Relief for Pearl River built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Moncure RD over Relief for 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Moncure RD over Relief for Pearl River carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Moncure RD over Relief for Pearl River?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Moncure RD over Relief for Pearl River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.