US Bridges

T&p Rt 3 over Bayou Pierre

Good

Claiborne County, Mississippi · Sec 51 T12N R 3E B · Structure no. SA1100000000056

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,627 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

T&p Rt 3 over Bayou Pierre is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying T&p Rt 3 over Bayou Pierre in Claiborne County, Mississippi. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 1,627 ft (496 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesT&p Rt 3
CrossesBayou Pierre
LocationSec 51 T12N R 3E B
RouteCounty Highway 3
Coordinates32.01474, -90.87559
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+29 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,627 ft (496 m)
Longest span151 ft (46 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2020)
Projected traffic150 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$5.5 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T&p Rt 3 over Bayou Pierre built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is T&p Rt 3 over Bayou Pierre in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does T&p Rt 3 over Bayou Pierre carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is T&p Rt 3 over Bayou Pierre?

The structure is 1,627 ft (496 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns T&p Rt 3 over Bayou Pierre?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.