River Bend Road over Pierce Creek
GoodMarion County, Mississippi · Sec 3 T 4N R19W B · Structure no. SA4600000000118
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 180
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
River Bend Road over Pierce Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Bend Road over Pierce Creek in Marion County, Mississippi. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2046. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was River Bend Road over Pierce Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is River Bend Road over Pierce 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does River Bend Road over Pierce Creek carry?
About 180 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is River Bend Road over Pierce Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns River Bend Road over Pierce Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.