US Bridges

First Hopewell RD over Upper Little River

Good

Marion County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T 4N R17W · Structure no. SA460000000A095

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
107 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

First Hopewell RD over Upper Little River is a concrete channel beam carrying First Hopewell RD over Upper Little River in Marion County, Mississippi. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2046. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFirst Hopewell RD
CrossesUpper Little River
LocationSec 1 T 4N R17W
RouteCounty Highway 82
Coordinates31.33408, -89.66242
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.6 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic130 by 2046
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was First Hopewell RD over Upper Little River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is First Hopewell RD over Upper Little 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does First Hopewell RD over Upper Little River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is First Hopewell RD over Upper Little River?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns First Hopewell RD over Upper Little River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.