US Bridges

SR 26 over Hobolochitto Creek

Good

Pearl River County, Mississippi · 7.0 MI W US 11 · Structure no. 310002605501030

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
542 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 26 over Hobolochitto Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 26 over Hobolochitto Creek in Pearl River County, Mississippi. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,100 by 2043. The structure is 542 ft (165.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 78.3 mi (126 km).

CarriesSR 26
CrossesHobolochitto Creek
Location7.0 MI W US 11
RouteState Highway 26
Coordinates30.79993, -89.65562
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+11 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length542 ft (165.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2023)
Projected traffic3,100 by 2043
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed78.3 mi (126 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 26 over Hobolochitto Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 26 over Hobolochitto Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 26 over Hobolochitto Creek carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SR 26 over Hobolochitto Creek?

The structure is 542 ft (165.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 26 over Hobolochitto Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.