Old Pearl Road over Weeks Mill Creek
FairSimpson County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T 1N R 1E B · Structure no. SA6400000000001
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Pearl Road over Weeks Mill Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Pearl Road over Weeks Mill Creek in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Pearl Road over Weeks Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Pearl Road over Weeks Mill Creek 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Old Pearl Road over Weeks Mill Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old Pearl Road over Weeks Mill Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Old Pearl Road over Weeks Mill Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.