US Bridges

SR 16 over Pearl River

FairPosted for load

Leake County, Mississippi · 12.9 MI E SR 35 · Structure no. 310001604012280

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
481 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 16 over Pearl River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 16 over Pearl River in Leake County, Mississippi. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2043. The structure is 481 ft (146.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 16
CrossesPearl River
Location12.9 MI E SR 35
RouteState Highway 16
CountyLeake County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.79913, -89.33537
Functional classRural Minor 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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.3 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+12 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length481 ft (146.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2023)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 16 over Pearl River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 16 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 16 over Pearl River carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 16 over Pearl River?

The structure is 481 ft (146.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 16 over Pearl River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.