US Bridges

SR 16/SR 149 over SR 3 & Yazoo River

Fair

Yazoo County, Mississippi · SR 16 over SR 3 · Structure no. 210004948220330

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
4,515 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 16/SR 149 over SR 3 & Yazoo River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 16/SR 149 over SR 3 & Yazoo River in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2043. The structure is 4,515 ft (1,376.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 16/SR 149
CrossesSR 3 & Yazoo River
LocationSR 16 over SR 3
RouteState Highway 16
CountyYazoo County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.85471, -90.43078
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+46 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length4,515 ft (1,376.2 m)
Longest span355 ft (108.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2023)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 16/SR 149 over SR 3 & Yazoo River built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 16/SR 149 over SR 3 & Yazoo River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 16/SR 149 over SR 3 & Yazoo River carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 16/SR 149 over SR 3 & Yazoo River?

The structure is 4,515 ft (1,376.2 m) long with a longest span of 355 ft (108.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 16/SR 149 over SR 3 & Yazoo River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.