US Bridges

S.Shady Grove Rd. over Trib of Bayou Pierre

Good

Copiah County, Mississippi · Sec 20 T 9N R 7E · Structure no. SA1500000000097

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
76 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.Shady Grove Rd. over Trib of Bayou Pierre is a concrete channel beam carrying S.Shady Grove Rd. over Trib of Bayou Pierre in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2046. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesS.Shady Grove Rd.
CrossesTrib of Bayou Pierre
LocationSec 20 T 9N R 7E
RouteCounty Highway 287
Coordinates31.72831, -90.51753
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.2 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2021)
Projected traffic100 by 2046
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$228,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S.Shady Grove Rd. over Trib of Bayou Pierre built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.Shady Grove Rd. over Trib of 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does S.Shady Grove Rd. over Trib of Bayou Pierre carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is S.Shady Grove Rd. over Trib of Bayou Pierre?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns S.Shady Grove Rd. over Trib of Bayou Pierre?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.