Mert Davis RD over Little Bayou Pierre Bch
FairClaiborne County, Mississippi · Sec 30 T11N R 5E · Structure no. SA1100000000043
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 57 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mert Davis RD over Little Bayou Pierre Bch is a concrete channel beam carrying Mert Davis RD over Little Bayou Pierre Bch in Claiborne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 5 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mert Davis RD over Little Bayou Pierre Bch built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Mert Davis RD over Little Bayou Pierre Bch 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 Mert Davis RD over Little Bayou Pierre Bch carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Mert Davis RD over Little Bayou Pierre Bch?
The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Mert Davis RD over Little Bayou Pierre Bch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.