Sylvarena Road over Bayou Pierre River
FairPosted for loadCopiah County, Mississippi · Sec 24 T 9N R 7E B · Structure no. SA1500000000098
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 213 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sylvarena Road over Bayou Pierre River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sylvarena Road over Bayou Pierre River in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2043. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sylvarena Road over Bayou Pierre River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sylvarena 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Sylvarena Road over Bayou Pierre River carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Sylvarena Road over Bayou Pierre River?
The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Sylvarena Road over Bayou Pierre River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.