US Bridges

South Pearson Road over Richland Creek Relief

Good

Rankin County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T 5N R 2E B · Structure no. SA6100000000220

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Pearson Road over Richland Creek Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South Pearson Road over Richland Creek Relief in Rankin County, Mississippi. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSouth Pearson Road
CrossesRichland Creek Relief
LocationSec 30 T 5N R 2E B
RouteCounty Highway 7334
Coordinates32.23903, -90.1306
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2023)
Projected traffic5,400 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 South Pearson Road over Richland Creek Relief built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Pearson Road over Richland Creek Relief 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does South Pearson Road over Richland Creek Relief carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is South Pearson Road over Richland Creek Relief?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns South Pearson Road over Richland Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.