US Bridges

SR 3 over Relief Opening

Good

Quitman County, Mississippi · 0.6 MI N SR 6 · Structure no. 310000306015600

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 over Relief Opening is a concrete culvert carrying SR 3 over Relief Opening in Quitman County, Mississippi. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.8 mi (101 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3
CrossesRelief Opening
Location0.6 MI N SR 6
RouteState Highway 3
CountyQuitman County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.26953, -90.27207
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2023)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed62.8 mi (101 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$165 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3 over Relief Opening built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3 over Relief Opening 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3 over Relief Opening carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 over Relief Opening?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 3 over Relief Opening?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.