US Bridges

CO RD 296 over Quiver River

PoorPosted for load

Leflore County, Mississippi · Sec 19 T21N R 2W B · Structure no. SA4200000000087

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
212 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 296 over Quiver River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 296 over Quiver River in Leflore County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2035. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCO RD 296
CrossesQuiver River
LocationSec 19 T21N R 2W B
RouteCounty Highway 1785
Coordinates33.66558, -90.43653
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating28.9 US tons
Inventory rating17.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2015)
Projected traffic120 by 2035
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$678,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 296 over Quiver River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 296 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 296 over Quiver River carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CO RD 296 over Quiver River?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 296 over Quiver River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.