US Bridges

Highway 3 Tinsley over Perry Creek

Good

Yazoo County, Mississippi · Sec 11 T10N R 3W B · Structure no. SA8200000000059

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
362 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highway 3 Tinsley over Perry Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Highway 3 Tinsley over Perry Creek in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2041. The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesHighway 3 Tinsley
CrossesPerry Creek
LocationSec 11 T10N R 3W B
RouteCounty Highway 150
Coordinates32.72403, -90.47114
Functional classRural Local

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length362 ft (110.3 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2017)
Projected traffic130 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.1 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Highway 3 Tinsley over Perry Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Highway 3 Tinsley over Perry Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Highway 3 Tinsley over Perry Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is Highway 3 Tinsley over Perry Creek?

The structure is 362 ft (110.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Highway 3 Tinsley over Perry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.