US Bridges

Pearl River Avenue over Cn Railroad

FairPosted for load

Pike County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T 3N R 7E · Structure no. SA5700000000100

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
466 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,940
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pearl River Avenue over Cn Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pearl River Avenue over Cn Railroad in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,940 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,910 by 2044. The structure is 466 ft (142 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPearl River Avenue
CrossesCn Railroad
LocationSec 12 T 3N R 7E
RouteCounty Highway 7044
Coordinates31.24517, -90.45178
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.5 US tons
Inventory rating20.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length466 ft (142 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,940 (2022)
Projected traffic5,910 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pearl River Avenue over Cn Railroad built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pearl River Avenue over Cn Railroad 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Pearl River Avenue over Cn Railroad carry?

About 3,940 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pearl River Avenue over Cn Railroad?

The structure is 466 ft (142 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Pearl River Avenue over Cn Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.