US Bridges

Lott Smith RD over Trib to Bayou Pierre Riv

Good

Copiah County, Mississippi · Sec 27 T 9N R 7E B · Structure no. SA1500000000101

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lott Smith RD over Trib to Bayou Pierre Riv is a concrete culvert carrying Lott Smith RD over Trib to Bayou Pierre Riv in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2047. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesLott Smith RD
CrossesTrib to Bayou Pierre Riv
LocationSec 27 T 9N R 7E B
RouteCounty Highway 2164
Coordinates31.72256, -90.48031
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2024)
Projected traffic550 by 2047
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$171,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lott Smith RD over Trib to Bayou Pierre Riv built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lott Smith RD over Trib to Bayou Pierre Riv 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lott Smith RD over Trib to Bayou Pierre Riv carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lott Smith RD over Trib to Bayou Pierre Riv?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Lott Smith RD over Trib to Bayou Pierre Riv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.