US Bridges

SR 3 over Skillikalia Bayou

Fair

Warren County, Mississippi · 0.4 MI N US 61 · Structure no. 310000307500040

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
422 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 over Skillikalia Bayou is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3 over Skillikalia Bayou 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2043. The structure is 422 ft (128.6 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 70.2 mi (113 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3
CrossesSkillikalia Bayou
Location0.4 MI N US 61
RouteState Highway 3
CountyWarren County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.48413, -90.80509
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length422 ft (128.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2023)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2043
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed70.2 mi (113 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3 over Skillikalia Bayou built?

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

What condition is SR 3 over Skillikalia Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3 over Skillikalia Bayou carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 over Skillikalia Bayou?

The structure is 422 ft (128.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 over Skillikalia Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.