Gatesville Bridge

Pearl River

Harrisville, Mississippi, United States

This testing site is on the eastern/Simpson County side of the river on Gatesville Rd., east of I-55 and north of MS Hwy 27. Parking can be had on the east side of the bridge, with a foot path on the downstream side of the bridge to a sandy riverbank along the paved road right-of-way. Depending on the river level, there will be a gentle current here.

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Johnny McGowan

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Evidence of recent bank fishing. River was up approx two feet since last check, and had a gentle current. Water clarity was a muddy appearance due to recent rains.

30 Jul 11:15 by Johnny McGowan

No issues during this observation and samples were taken where a gentle current was present. Water level is approx 3-4" lower than last week, and still has a finely, suspended sediment of unknown composition which affected water clarity. It continues to have a brownish, green color. Evidence of local fishing could be seen along the bank.

25 Jun 10:05 by Johnny McGowan

Water had a brownish-greenish appearance with finely suspended sediment, possibly algae. Evidence of recent bank fishing was noted at the site. A slow, gentle current is also noted.

20 Jun 10:55 by Johnny McGowan

River stage was 3.9ft in Jackson and steady, after falling several feet due to heavy rains in the past two weeks. Samples taken between the old and new bridges.

13 Jun 12:50 by Johnny McGowan