US Bridges

Nesmith RD over Trib Little Bayou Pierre

Fair

Claiborne County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T10N R 4E · Structure no. SA1100000000010

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nesmith RD over Trib Little Bayou Pierre is a concrete channel beam carrying Nesmith RD over Trib Little Bayou Pierre in Claiborne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2042. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNesmith RD
CrossesTrib Little Bayou Pierre
LocationSec 13 T10N R 4E
RouteCounty Highway 63
Coordinates31.84672, -90.75619
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 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 traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic90 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$75,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nesmith RD over Trib Little Bayou Pierre built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nesmith RD over Trib Little Bayou Pierre 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Nesmith RD over Trib Little Bayou Pierre carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Nesmith RD over Trib Little Bayou Pierre?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nesmith RD over Trib Little Bayou Pierre?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.