SR 18 over Bayou Pierre River
GoodCopiah County, Mississippi · 8.5 MI W SR 27 South · Structure no. 310001801501930
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,712 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 18 over Bayou Pierre River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 18 over Bayou Pierre River in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2043. The structure is 1,712 ft (521.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 18 over Bayou Pierre River built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 18 over Bayou Pierre River 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR 18 over Bayou Pierre River carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is SR 18 over Bayou Pierre River?
The structure is 1,712 ft (521.9 m) long with a longest span of 250 ft (76.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SR 18 over Bayou Pierre River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.