US Bridges

Shelby RD over Bch Little Bayou Pierre

Good

Claiborne County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T11N R 5E B · Structure no. SA1100000000088

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shelby RD over Bch Little Bayou Pierre is a concrete channel beam carrying Shelby RD over Bch Little 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesShelby RD
CrossesBch Little Bayou Pierre
LocationSec 17 T11N R 5E B
RouteCounty Highway 650
Coordinates31.92778, -90.725
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2023)
Projected traffic315 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 Shelby RD over Bch Little Bayou Pierre built?

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

What condition is Shelby RD over Bch Little 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Shelby RD over Bch Little Bayou Pierre carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Shelby RD over Bch Little Bayou Pierre?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Shelby RD over Bch Little Bayou Pierre?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.