US Bridges

Carlisle Road over Bayou Pierre River

Fair

Claiborne County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T12N R 4E · Structure no. SA1100000000066

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,060 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carlisle Road over Bayou Pierre River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carlisle Road over Bayou Pierre River in Claiborne County, Mississippi. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 185 by 2044. The structure is 1,060 ft (323.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesCarlisle Road
CrossesBayou Pierre River
LocationSec 23 T12N R 4E
RouteCounty Highway 17
Coordinates32.00389, -90.78461
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+18 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,060 ft (323.1 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2024)
Projected traffic185 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carlisle Road over Bayou Pierre River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carlisle Road over Bayou Pierre River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Carlisle Road over Bayou Pierre River carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Carlisle Road over Bayou Pierre River?

The structure is 1,060 ft (323.1 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Carlisle Road over Bayou Pierre River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.