US Bridges

SR 322 over Coldwater River

FairPosted for load

Quitman County, Mississippi · 4.8 MI W Panola Cl · Structure no. 310032206003490

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
501 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
840
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 322 over Coldwater River is a steel truss - thru carrying SR 322 over Coldwater River in Quitman County, Mississippi. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 840 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2043. The structure is 501 ft (152.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 322
CrossesColdwater River
Location4.8 MI W Panola Cl
RouteState Highway 322
CountyQuitman County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.18139, -90.2155
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.
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+12 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length501 ft (152.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (2023)
Projected traffic840 by 2043
Trucks6%
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 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 322 over Coldwater River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 322 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 322 over Coldwater River carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 322 over Coldwater River?

The structure is 501 ft (152.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 322 over Coldwater River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.