US Bridges

Old Pearl Road over Branch Into Pearl River

Fair

Simpson County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T 2N R 1E B · Structure no. SA6400000000056

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
107 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Pearl Road over Branch Into Pearl River is a concrete channel beam carrying Old Pearl Road over Branch Into Pearl River in Simpson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2042. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Pearl Road
CrossesBranch Into Pearl River
LocationSec 27 T 2N R 1E B
RouteCounty Highway 319
CountySimpson County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.9782, -90.18594
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 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 width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2022)
Projected traffic990 by 2042
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 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 Old Pearl Road over Branch Into Pearl River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Pearl Road over Branch Into Pearl River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Old Pearl Road over Branch Into Pearl River carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old Pearl Road over Branch Into Pearl River?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Old Pearl Road over Branch Into Pearl River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.