US Bridges

New Sight DR NE over Tributary Bayou Pierre

Good

Lincoln County, Mississippi · Sec 6 T 8N R 8E B · Structure no. SA4300000000254

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Sight DR NE over Tributary Bayou Pierre is a concrete culvert carrying New Sight DR NE over Tributary Bayou Pierre in Lincoln County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2046. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNew Sight DR NE
CrossesTributary Bayou Pierre
LocationSec 6 T 8N R 8E B
RouteCounty Highway 107
Coordinates31.69223, -90.43992
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating60.2 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 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 traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic230 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 New Sight DR NE over Tributary Bayou Pierre built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Sight DR NE over Tributary 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does New Sight DR NE over Tributary Bayou Pierre carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is New Sight DR NE over Tributary Bayou Pierre?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns New Sight DR NE over Tributary Bayou Pierre?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.