US Bridges

Lott Smith RD NW over Bayou Pierre Creek

FairPosted for load

Lincoln County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T 8N R 7E B · Structure no. SA4300000000243

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
136 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
210
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lott Smith RD NW over Bayou Pierre Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lott Smith RD NW over Bayou Pierre Creek in Lincoln County, Mississippi. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2047. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesLott Smith RD NW
CrossesBayou Pierre Creek
LocationSec 3 T 8N R 7E B
RouteCounty Highway 258
Coordinates31.68942, -90.49266
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2025)
Projected traffic270 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$243,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lott Smith RD NW over Bayou Pierre Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lott Smith RD NW over Bayou Pierre Creek 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Lott Smith RD NW over Bayou Pierre Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lott Smith RD NW over Bayou Pierre Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Lott Smith RD NW over Bayou Pierre Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.