US Bridges

SR 3 over Quiver River

PoorPosted for load

Sunflower County, Mississippi · 1.9 MI N US 82 · Structure no. 310000306709500

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
441 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 over Quiver River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3 over Quiver River 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2043. The structure is 441 ft (134.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSR 3
CrossesQuiver River
Location1.9 MI N US 82
RouteState Highway 3
Coordinates33.48847, -90.51859
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 15
Structure length441 ft (134.4 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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$985 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3 over Quiver River built?

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

What condition is SR 3 over Quiver River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3 over Quiver River carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 over Quiver River?

The structure is 441 ft (134.4 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 over Quiver River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.