SR 8 over Quiver River
PoorPosted for loadSunflower County, Mississippi · 2.3 MI E US 49W · Structure no. 310000806703120
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 310 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 8 over Quiver River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 8 over Quiver River in Sunflower 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 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2043. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 8 over Quiver River built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 8 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 8 over Quiver River carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SR 8 over Quiver River?
The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SR 8 over Quiver River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.