US Bridges

Pearl ST over Jefferson ST & Icgrr

Fair

Hinds County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T 5N R 1E · Structure no. SA2500000000107

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,595 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
9,600
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pearl ST over Jefferson ST & Icgrr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pearl ST over Jefferson ST & Icgrr in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,400 by 2035. The structure is 1,595 ft (486.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPearl ST
CrossesJefferson ST & Icgrr
LocationSec 3 T 5N R 1E
RouteCity Street 6936
CountyHinds County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.29765, -90.17696
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans19 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,595 ft (486.2 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck29 ft (8.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2013)
Projected traffic14,400 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pearl ST over Jefferson ST & Icgrr built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pearl ST over Jefferson ST & Icgrr 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 2023.

How much traffic does Pearl ST over Jefferson ST & Icgrr carry?

About 9,600 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pearl ST over Jefferson ST & Icgrr?

The structure is 1,595 ft (486.2 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Pearl ST over Jefferson ST & Icgrr?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.