US Bridges

Colonel Neill RD over Trib of Pierre Bayou

Fair

Copiah County, Mississippi · Sec 31 T 2N R 3W · Structure no. SA1500000000207

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
88 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Colonel Neill RD over Trib of Pierre Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Colonel Neill RD over Trib of Pierre Bayou in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 6 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2043. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesColonel Neill RD
CrossesTrib of Pierre Bayou
LocationSec 31 T 2N R 3W
RouteCounty Highway 187
CountyCopiah County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.96844, -90.55286
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2015)
Projected traffic200 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$57,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Colonel Neill RD over Trib of Pierre Bayou built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Colonel Neill RD over Trib of Pierre Bayou 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Colonel Neill RD over Trib of Pierre Bayou carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Colonel Neill RD over Trib of Pierre Bayou?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Colonel Neill RD over Trib of Pierre Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.