Carter Hill Road over Bayou Pierre River
FairCopiah County, Mississippi · Sec 1 T 1N R 4W B · Structure no. SA1500000000033
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 320 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Carter Hill Road over Bayou Pierre River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carter Hill Road over Bayou Pierre River in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2042. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Carter Hill Road over Bayou Pierre River built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Carter Hill 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Carter Hill Road over Bayou Pierre River carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Carter Hill Road over Bayou Pierre River?
The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Carter Hill Road over Bayou Pierre River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.