US Bridges

Barland RD over Little Bayou Pierre

Fair

Claiborne County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T10N R 5E B · Structure no. SA1100000000017

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barland RD over Little Bayou Pierre is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barland RD over Little Bayou Pierre in Claiborne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 125 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 188 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesBarland RD
CrossesLittle Bayou Pierre
LocationSec 7 T10N R 5E B
RouteCounty Highway 64
Coordinates31.84975, -90.74575
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2022)
Projected traffic188 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Barland RD over Little Bayou Pierre built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barland RD over 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 Barland RD over Little Bayou Pierre carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Barland RD over Little Bayou Pierre?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Barland RD over Little Bayou Pierre?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.