US Bridges

SR 3 over US 49W

Fair

Yazoo County, Mississippi · SR 3 over US 49W · Structure no. 310000308203870

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
350 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 over US 49W is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3 over US 49W in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 6 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2043. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 3
CrossesUS 49W
LocationSR 3 over US 49W
RouteState Highway 3
Coordinates32.89213, -90.40831
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.7 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2023)
Projected traffic560 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 49W built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3 over US 49W 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3 over US 49W carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 over US 49W?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 over US 49W?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.