Roy Cumbest Bridge Relocation, Preservation and Maintenance

The Jackson County Board of Supervisors is offering the historic Roy Cumbest Bridge for relocation, preservation, and ongoing maintenance. Interested individuals or organizations must submit a formal proposal outlining how they will remove, transport, reinstall, and permanently preserve the bridge, while demonstrating financial capability to cover all associated costs. The bridge, built in 1961 and eligible for the National Register of Historic Places, must be removed in compliance with federal regulations, and the new owner will assume all legal and financial responsibilities, including preservation covenants set by the U.S. Secretary of the Interior. Proposals are due by October 9 2026. • Location: Over the Pascagoula River, Vancleave, Jackson County, MS • Scope: Engineering design, demolition, transport, re‑installation, and perpetual preservation • Required documentation: Detailed removal/relocation plan, financial capability evidence, preservation strategy • Submission address: Korey Hardin, Neel‑Schaffer, Inc., 795 Howard Ave, Biloxi, MS 39530 • Evaluation by: Mississippi Dept. of Archives & History, FHWA, MDOT, and Jackson County Board