Tyson RD over Bayou Pierre River
FairPosted for loadCopiah County, Mississippi · Sec 2 T 9N R 7E B · Structure no. SA1500000000092
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 440 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tyson RD over Bayou Pierre River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tyson RD over Bayou Pierre River in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Tyson RD over Bayou Pierre River built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tyson RD 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 2024.
How much traffic does Tyson RD over Bayou Pierre River carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Tyson RD over Bayou Pierre River?
The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Tyson RD over Bayou Pierre River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.