US Bridges

Gatesville Road over Relief to Pearl River

Good

Simpson County, Mississippi · Sec 21 T 2N R 1E B · Structure no. SA6400000000054

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
107 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gatesville Road over Relief to Pearl River is a concrete channel beam carrying Gatesville Road over Relief to Pearl River in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 240 by 2042. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesGatesville Road
CrossesRelief to Pearl River
LocationSec 21 T 2N R 1E B
RouteCounty Highway 272
Coordinates31.9986, -90.21883
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2022)
Projected traffic240 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$276,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gatesville Road over Relief to Pearl River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gatesville Road over Relief to Pearl River 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 Gatesville Road over Relief to Pearl River carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Gatesville Road over Relief to Pearl River?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Gatesville Road over Relief to Pearl River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.