US Bridges

US 49E over South Quiver River

Good

Tallahatchie County, Mississippi · 4.0 MI N SR 32 · Structure no. 210004926829210

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 49E over South Quiver River is a concrete culvert carrying US 49E over South Quiver River in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,100 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesUS 49E
CrossesSouth Quiver River
Location4.0 MI N SR 32
RouteU.S. Route 49
Coordinates33.98516, -90.39863
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2023)
Projected traffic3,100 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 49E over South Quiver River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 49E over South 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 49E over South Quiver River carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 49E over South Quiver River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns US 49E over South Quiver River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.