SR 3 over Drainage Canal
FairQuitman County, Mississippi · 7.1 MI S Panola Cl · Structure no. 310000306016350
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 3 over Drainage Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SR 3 over Drainage Canal in Quitman County, Mississippi. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 6 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.8 mi (101 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 3 over Drainage Canal built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 3 over Drainage Canal 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 Drainage Canal carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SR 3 over Drainage Canal?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).
Who owns SR 3 over Drainage Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.