US Bridges

SR 44 over Pearl River & Cnic RR

Good

Marion County, Mississippi · 0.5 MI E SR 587 · Structure no. 310004404603480

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
5,025 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 44 over Pearl River & Cnic RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 44 over Pearl River & Cnic RR in Marion County, Mississippi. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2043. The structure is 5,025 ft (1,531.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 44
CrossesPearl River & Cnic RR
Location0.5 MI E SR 587
RouteState Highway 44
CountyMarion County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.35865, -89.96591
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+82 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length5,025 ft (1,531.6 m)
Longest span240 ft (73.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2023)
Projected traffic360 by 2043
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 44 over Pearl River & Cnic RR built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 44 over Pearl River & Cnic RR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 44 over Pearl River & Cnic RR carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is SR 44 over Pearl River & Cnic RR?

The structure is 5,025 ft (1,531.6 m) long with a longest span of 240 ft (73.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 44 over Pearl River & Cnic RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.