N.A.Sandifer M.Hwy over Pearl River
FairPosted for loadLawrence County, Mississippi · Sec 35 T 8N R21W B · Structure no. SA3900000000089
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 1,540 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
N.A.Sandifer M.Hwy over Pearl River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N.A.Sandifer M.Hwy over Pearl River in Lawrence County, Mississippi. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,430 by 2044. The structure is 1,540 ft (469.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N.A.Sandifer M.Hwy over Pearl River built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is N.A.Sandifer M.Hwy 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does N.A.Sandifer M.Hwy over Pearl River carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.
How long is N.A.Sandifer M.Hwy over Pearl River?
The structure is 1,540 ft (469.5 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns N.A.Sandifer M.Hwy over Pearl River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.