US Bridges

SR 3 over Old Yazoo River Cut Off

Fair

Yazoo County, Mississippi · 1.4 MI S US 149 · Structure no. 310000308203440

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
362 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 over Old Yazoo River Cut Off is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3 over Old Yazoo River Cut Off in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2043. The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3
CrossesOld Yazoo River Cut Off
Location1.4 MI S US 149
RouteState Highway 3
CountyYazoo County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.83641, -90.43403
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length362 ft (110.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2023)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2043
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.3 mi (60 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$944 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3 over Old Yazoo River Cut Off built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3 over Old Yazoo River Cut Off 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3 over Old Yazoo River Cut Off carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 over Old Yazoo River Cut Off?

The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 over Old Yazoo River Cut Off?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.