US Bridges

Lindsey Road over Quiver River

Fair

Sunflower County, Mississippi · Sec 4 T21N R 3W B · Structure no. SA6700000000100

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
320 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lindsey Road over Quiver River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lindsey Road over Quiver River in Sunflower County, Mississippi. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesLindsey Road
CrossesQuiver River
LocationSec 4 T21N R 3W B
RouteCounty Highway 296
Coordinates33.71349, -90.5189
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 15
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lindsey Road over Quiver River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lindsey Road over Quiver River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lindsey Road over Quiver River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lindsey Road over Quiver River?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Lindsey Road over Quiver River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.