US Bridges

West Road over Lower Quiver River

Fair

Tallahatchie County, Mississippi · Sec 9 T24N R 2W B · Structure no. SA6800000000046

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
95 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Road over Lower Quiver River is a concrete slab carrying West Road over Lower Quiver River in Tallahatchie County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2035. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesWest Road
CrossesLower Quiver River
LocationSec 9 T24N R 2W B
RouteCounty Highway 302
Coordinates33.95913, -90.39988
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2015)
Projected traffic420 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Road over Lower Quiver River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Road over Lower 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does West Road over Lower Quiver River carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is West Road over Lower Quiver River?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns West Road over Lower Quiver River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.