US Bridges

SR 3 over US 61

Good

Warren County, Mississippi · 0.3 MI N US 61 · Structure no. 310000307500030

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
380 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 over US 61 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3 over US 61 in Warren County, Mississippi. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2043. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

CarriesSR 3
CrossesUS 61
Location0.3 MI N US 61
RouteState Highway 3
Coordinates32.48379, -90.80584
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2023)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed70.2 mi (113 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 61 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3 over US 61 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3 over US 61 carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 over US 61?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 over US 61?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.