US Bridges

SR 184 over Pearl River

Fair

Lawrence County, Mississippi · 2.4 MI E SR 27 · Structure no. 210008403908640

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
705 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 184 over Pearl River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 184 over Pearl River 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 5 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2043. The structure is 705 ft (214.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 184
CrossesPearl River
Location2.4 MI E SR 27
RouteState Highway 184
CountyLawrence County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.5533, -90.08951
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating55.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+11 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length705 ft (214.9 m)
Longest span175 ft (53.3 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
CrossesWaterway
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 built?

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

What condition is SR 184 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 184 over Pearl River carry?

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

How long is SR 184 over Pearl River?

The structure is 705 ft (214.9 m) long with a longest span of 175 ft (53.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR 184 over Pearl River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.