Tutwiler Road over Upper Quiver River
PoorTallahatchie County, Mississippi · Sec 28 T25N R 2W · Structure no. SA6800000000097
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 180
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tutwiler Road over Upper Quiver River is a concrete channel beam carrying Tutwiler Road over Upper 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.
It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tutwiler Road over Upper Quiver River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tutwiler Road over Upper Quiver River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Tutwiler Road over Upper Quiver River carry?
About 180 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Tutwiler Road over Upper Quiver River?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Tutwiler Road over Upper Quiver River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.