US Bridges

Pilgrim Rest Rd. over Branch of Little Black

Good

Holmes County, Mississippi · Sec 32 T16N R 4E B · Structure no. SA2600000000146

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pilgrim Rest Rd. over Branch of Little Black is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pilgrim Rest Rd. over Branch of Little Black in Holmes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesPilgrim Rest Rd.
CrossesBranch of Little Black
LocationSec 32 T16N R 4E B
RouteCounty Highway 92
Coordinates33.19623, -89.91424
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2018)
Projected traffic240 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Pilgrim Rest Rd. over Branch of Little Black built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pilgrim Rest Rd. over Branch of Little Black 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Pilgrim Rest Rd. over Branch of Little Black carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pilgrim Rest Rd. over Branch of Little Black?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Pilgrim Rest Rd. over Branch of Little Black?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.