US Bridges

SR 33 over Hommochitto River

Good

Wilkinson County, Mississippi · Wilkinson/Franklin Cl · Structure no. 310003307902900

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,503 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 33 over Hommochitto River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 33 over Hommochitto River in Wilkinson County, Mississippi. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2043. The structure is 1,503 ft (458.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesSR 33
CrossesHommochitto River
LocationWilkinson/Franklin Cl
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates31.32198, -91.10696
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,503 ft (458.1 m)
Longest span250 ft (76.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2023)
Projected traffic270 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 33 over Hommochitto River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 33 over Hommochitto 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 33 over Hommochitto River carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 33 over Hommochitto River?

The structure is 1,503 ft (458.1 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 33 over Hommochitto River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.