US Bridges

Dupont Harts Road over Juniper Creek

Good

Pearl River County, Mississippi · Sec 36 T 3S R16W · Structure no. SA5500000000069

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
133 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dupont Harts Road over Juniper Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Dupont Harts Road over Juniper Creek in Pearl River County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2045. The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesDupont Harts Road
CrossesJuniper Creek
LocationSec 36 T 3S R16W
RouteCounty Highway 83
Coordinates30.74805, -89.55504
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating99.4 US tons
Inventory rating59.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.6 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2023)
Projected traffic140 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 2004, making it 21 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 April 2023.

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

About 120 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Dupont Harts Road over Juniper Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Dupont Harts Road over Juniper Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.