US Bridges

Old Red Star DR NW over Trib to Bayou Pierre

Good

Lincoln County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T 8N R 7E B · Structure no. SA4300000000249

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Red Star DR NW over Trib to Bayou Pierre is a concrete culvert carrying Old Red Star DR NW over Trib to Bayou Pierre in Lincoln County, Mississippi. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2046. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesOld Red Star DR NW
CrossesTrib to Bayou Pierre
LocationSec 17 T 8N R 7E B
RouteCounty Highway 172
Coordinates31.66969, -90.5245
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.6 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 traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic600 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Old Red Star DR NW over Trib to Bayou Pierre built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Red Star DR NW over Trib to Bayou Pierre 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Old Red Star DR NW over Trib to Bayou Pierre carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old Red Star DR NW over Trib to Bayou Pierre?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Old Red Star DR NW over Trib to Bayou Pierre?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.