Old Port Gibson RD over Bayou Pierre River
FairCopiah County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T10N R 7E B · Structure no. SA1500000000155
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 400 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Port Gibson RD over Bayou Pierre River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Port Gibson RD 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 5 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2044. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 31 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 | 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 | 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 Old Port Gibson RD over Bayou Pierre River built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Port Gibson 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Old Port Gibson RD over Bayou Pierre River carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old Port Gibson RD over Bayou Pierre River?
The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Old Port Gibson RD over Bayou Pierre River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.