US Bridges

Lott Smith RD over Bayou Pierre Trib

Good

Lincoln County, Mississippi · Sec 12 T 8N R 7E B · Structure no. SA430000000A247

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lott Smith RD over Bayou Pierre Trib is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lott Smith RD over Bayou Pierre Trib in Lincoln County, Mississippi. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2046. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesLott Smith RD
CrossesBayou Pierre Trib
LocationSec 12 T 8N R 7E B
RouteCounty Highway 258
Coordinates31.67729, -90.45944
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic450 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 Lott Smith RD over Bayou Pierre Trib built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lott Smith RD 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 September 2023.

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

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lott Smith RD over Bayou Pierre Trib?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns Lott Smith RD over Bayou Pierre Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.