SR 3 over Moorhead Bayou
GoodPosted for loadSunflower County, Mississippi · 0.9 MI S US 82 · Structure no. 310000306709200
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 3 over Moorhead Bayou is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 3 over Moorhead Bayou in Sunflower County, Mississippi. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 3 over Moorhead Bayou built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 3 over Moorhead Bayou 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SR 3 over Moorhead Bayou carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SR 3 over Moorhead Bayou?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns SR 3 over Moorhead Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.