US Bridges

Battle Bluff Road over Pearl River

Good

Leake County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T11N R 9E B · Structure no. SA4000000000068

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
710 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Battle Bluff Road over Pearl River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Battle Bluff Road over Pearl River in Leake County, Mississippi. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 465 by 2044. The structure is 710 ft (216.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesBattle Bluff Road
CrossesPearl River
LocationSec 30 T11N R 9E B
RouteCounty Highway 582
Coordinates32.77242, -89.41872
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length710 ft (216.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2024)
Projected traffic465 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Battle Bluff Road over Pearl River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Battle Bluff Road over Pearl River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Battle Bluff Road over Pearl River carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Battle Bluff Road over Pearl River?

The structure is 710 ft (216.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Battle Bluff Road over Pearl River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.