US Bridges

SR 3 over Illinois Central RR

Good

Tate County, Mississippi · 4.9 MI N Panola Cl · Structure no. 310000306918370

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
400 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 over Illinois Central RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3 over Illinois Central RR in Tate County, Mississippi. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3
CrossesIllinois Central RR
Location4.9 MI N Panola Cl
RouteState Highway 3
CountyTate County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.6298, -90.22239
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.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3 over Illinois Central RR built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3 over Illinois Central RR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3 over Illinois Central RR carry?

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

How long is SR 3 over Illinois Central RR?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 over Illinois Central RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.