US Bridges

SR 3 over Canal

Fair

Sunflower County, Mississippi · 0.2 MI S US 82 · Structure no. 310000306709280

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 over Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SR 3 over Canal in Sunflower County, Mississippi. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3
CrossesCanal
Location0.2 MI S US 82
RouteState Highway 3
CountySunflower County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.45816, -90.50683
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2023)
Projected traffic4,600 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3 over Canal built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3 over 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3 over Canal carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 over Canal?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns SR 3 over Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.