US Bridges

Dupont-Harts Road over Juniper Creek

Good

Pearl River County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T 3S R15W · Structure no. SA5500000000055

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dupont-Harts Road over Juniper Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Dupont-Harts Road over Juniper Creek in Pearl River County, Mississippi. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2045. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesDupont-Harts Road
CrossesJuniper Creek
LocationSec 6 T 3S R15W
RouteCounty Highway 83
Coordinates30.81437, -89.53177
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.3 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2023)
Projected traffic180 by 2045
Trucks8%
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 Dupont-Harts Road over Juniper Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dupont-Harts Road over Juniper 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Dupont-Harts Road over Juniper Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Dupont-Harts Road over Juniper Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Dupont-Harts Road over Juniper Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.