SR 322 over Buford Lake
GoodQuitman County, Mississippi · 8.2 MI E Coahoma Cl · Structure no. 310032206002610
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 217 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 430
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 322 over Buford Lake is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 322 over Buford Lake in Quitman County, Mississippi. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 430 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2043. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 322 over Buford Lake built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 322 over Buford Lake 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does SR 322 over Buford Lake carry?
About 430 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is SR 322 over Buford Lake?
The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns SR 322 over Buford Lake?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.