US Bridges

SR 184 over Pearl River Relief

FairPosted for load

Lawrence County, Mississippi · 2.2 MI E SR 27 · Structure no. 210008403908620

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
390 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 184 over Pearl River Relief is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 184 over Pearl River Relief in Lawrence County, Mississippi. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2043. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 184
CrossesPearl River Relief
Location2.2 MI E SR 27
RouteState Highway 184
Coordinates31.55307, -90.09271
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadH 15
Structure length390 ft (118.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2023)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$1,000 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 184 over Pearl River Relief built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 184 over Pearl River Relief 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 184 over Pearl River Relief carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 184 over Pearl River Relief?

The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 184 over Pearl River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.