US Bridges

Falvey RD NW over Bayou Pierre Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T 8N R 7E · Structure no. SA4300000000250

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Falvey RD NW over Bayou Pierre Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Falvey RD NW over Bayou Pierre Creek in Lincoln County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2046. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFalvey RD NW
CrossesBayou Pierre Creek
LocationSec 18 T 8N R 7E
RouteCounty Highway 264
Coordinates31.66625, -90.54
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.6 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2024)
Projected traffic160 by 2046
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Falvey RD NW over Bayou Pierre Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Falvey RD NW over Bayou Pierre Creek 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 Falvey RD NW over Bayou Pierre Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Falvey RD NW over Bayou Pierre Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Falvey RD NW over Bayou Pierre Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.