US Bridges

Preachers Rd. over Quiver River

Good

Sunflower County, Mississippi · Sec 23 T19N R 3W · Structure no. SA6700000000058

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
400 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Preachers Rd. over Quiver River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Preachers Rd. over Quiver River in Sunflower County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesPreachers Rd.
CrossesQuiver River
LocationSec 23 T19N R 3W
RouteCounty Highway 205
Coordinates33.49639, -90.48778
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$2.1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Preachers Rd. over Quiver River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Preachers Rd. over Quiver River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Preachers Rd. over Quiver River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Preachers Rd. over Quiver River?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Preachers Rd. over Quiver River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.