Old Highway 3 over Short Creek
FairPosted for loadYazoo County, Mississippi · Sec 7 T11N R 2W · Structure no. SA8200000000097
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 150 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Highway 3 over Short Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Highway 3 over Short Creek in Yazoo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Highway 3 over Short Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Highway 3 over Short Creek 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 Old Highway 3 over Short Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old Highway 3 over Short Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Old Highway 3 over Short Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.