US Bridges

SR 341 over Skuna River

Fair

Calhoun County, Mississippi · 11.3 MI N SR 8 · Structure no. 310034100702290

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
460 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
740
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 341 over Skuna River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 341 over Skuna River in Calhoun County, Mississippi. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 740 by 2043. The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesSR 341
CrossesSkuna River
Location11.3 MI N SR 8
RouteState Highway 341
Coordinates34.02976, -89.18713
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length460 ft (140.2 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2023)
Projected traffic740 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 341 over Skuna River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 341 over Skuna River 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 341 over Skuna River carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 341 over Skuna River?

The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 341 over Skuna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.