US Bridges

SR 3 over Arkabutla Creek

Good

Tate County, Mississippi · 0.1 MI N SR 4 · Structure no. 310000306918200

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
542 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 over Arkabutla Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3 over Arkabutla Creek in Tate County, Mississippi. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2043. The structure is 542 ft (165.3 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSR 3
CrossesArkabutla Creek
Location0.1 MI N SR 4
RouteState Highway 3
Coordinates34.60811, -90.20793
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length542 ft (165.3 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2023)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 SR 3 over Arkabutla Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3 over Arkabutla Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3 over Arkabutla Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 over Arkabutla Creek?

The structure is 542 ft (165.3 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 over Arkabutla Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.