US Bridges

SR 19 over Pearl River Relief

Fair

Neshoba County, Mississippi · 2.2 MI N SR 15 · Structure no. 310001905006370

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
320 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 19 over Pearl River Relief is a concrete slab carrying SR 19 over Pearl River Relief in Neshoba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2043. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 19
CrossesPearl River Relief
Location2.2 MI N SR 15
RouteState Highway 19
CountyNeshoba County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.83824, -89.12769
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadHS 20
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2023)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 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 19 over Pearl River Relief built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 19 over Pearl River Relief 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 19 over Pearl River Relief carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 19 over Pearl River Relief?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 19 over Pearl River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.