US Bridges

SR 322 over Panola Quitman Floodway

Fair

Panola County, Mississippi · 2.1 MI E Quitman Cl · Structure no. 310032205404190

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
440 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
780
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 322 over Panola Quitman Floodway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 322 over Panola Quitman Floodway in Panola County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 780 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2043. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 322
CrossesPanola Quitman Floodway
Location2.1 MI E Quitman Cl
RouteState Highway 322
CountyPanola County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.17954, -90.1057
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+6 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length440 ft (134.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2023)
Projected traffic780 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$264 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 322 over Panola Quitman Floodway built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 322 over Panola Quitman Floodway in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 322 over Panola Quitman Floodway carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 322 over Panola Quitman Floodway?

The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 322 over Panola Quitman Floodway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.