Index problem

I tried adding a new index to a table today and got the following error message.

Error: Message 1910 cannot create more then 249 non-clustered indexes or column stats on one table.

I never had this before and I am not sure how to clear it so I can add an index I need for performance.

That means table has 249 indices and column statistics already, drop some unused ones first.

the table only has 3 indexes on it. any ideas?

Then check how many statistics it has.