SR 3 over Buck Island Bayou
PoorPosted for loadTunica County, Mississippi · 5.4 MI N SR 4 · Structure no. 310000307218990
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 3 over Buck Island Bayou is a concrete slab carrying SR 3 over Buck Island Bayou in Tunica County, Mississippi. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 SR 3 over Buck Island Bayou built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 3 over Buck Island Bayou 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SR 3 over Buck Island Bayou carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is SR 3 over Buck Island Bayou?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SR 3 over Buck Island Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.