US Bridges

Pearlie DR NW over Bayou Pierre Trib

Good

Lincoln County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T 8N R 7E · Structure no. SA4300000000248

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pearlie DR NW over Bayou Pierre Trib is a concrete culvert carrying Pearlie DR NW over Bayou Pierre Trib in Lincoln County, Mississippi. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2046. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesPearlie DR NW
CrossesBayou Pierre Trib
LocationSec 14 T 8N R 7E
RouteCounty Highway 257
Coordinates31.66306, -90.47006
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic120 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pearlie DR NW over Bayou Pierre Trib built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pearlie DR NW over Bayou Pierre Trib 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Pearlie DR NW over Bayou Pierre Trib carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Pearlie DR NW over Bayou Pierre Trib?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Pearlie DR NW over Bayou Pierre Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.