Ballaston Old HWY8 over Quiver River
GoodSunflower County, Mississippi · Sec 14 T22N R 3W B · Structure no. SA6700000000119
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 320 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ballaston Old HWY8 over Quiver River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ballaston Old HWY8 over Quiver River in Sunflower County, Mississippi. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ballaston Old HWY8 over Quiver River built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ballaston Old HWY8 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Ballaston Old HWY8 over Quiver River carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ballaston Old HWY8 over Quiver River?
The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Ballaston Old HWY8 over Quiver River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.