US Bridges

CO RD 523 over Quiver River

PoorPosted for load

Leflore County, Mississippi · Sec 8 T20N R 2W B · Structure no. SA4200000000065

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
209 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 523 over Quiver River is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 523 over Quiver River in Leflore County, Mississippi. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2035. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCO RD 523
CrossesQuiver River
LocationSec 8 T20N R 2W B
RouteCounty Highway 767
Coordinates33.61468, -90.4281
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2015)
Projected traffic195 by 2035
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$679,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 523 over Quiver River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 523 over Quiver River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 523 over Quiver River carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 523 over Quiver River?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 523 over Quiver River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.