US Bridges

SR 3 over Coldwater River

Fair

Quitman County, Mississippi · 2.4 MI N SR 6 · Structure no. 310000306015780

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
570 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 over Coldwater River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3 over Coldwater River in Quitman County, Mississippi. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2043. The structure is 570 ft (173.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.8 mi (101 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3
CrossesColdwater River
Location2.4 MI N SR 6
RouteState Highway 3
CountyQuitman County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.29371, -90.2736
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length570 ft (173.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 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
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3 over Coldwater River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3 over Coldwater River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3 over Coldwater River carry?

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

How long is SR 3 over Coldwater River?

The structure is 570 ft (173.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 over Coldwater River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.