US Bridges

CO RD 523 over Quiver River

GoodPosted for load

Leflore County, Mississippi · Sec 29 T20N R 2W B · Structure no. SA4200000000071

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
190 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
240
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 1958, so it is 67 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2035. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO RD 523
CrossesQuiver River
LocationSec 29 T20N R 2W B
RouteCounty Highway 767
Coordinates33.57331, -90.4265
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length190 ft (57.9 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 traffic240 (2015)
Projected traffic270 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$540,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 523 over Quiver River built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 523 over Quiver River 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 2024.

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

About 240 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 523 over Quiver River?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 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.