US Bridges

SR 301 over SR 304

Good

DeSoto County, Mississippi · SR 301 over SR 304 · Structure no. 310030101702020

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
330 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 301 over SR 304 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 301 over SR 304 in DeSoto 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 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2043. The structure is 330 ft (100.7 m) long and 54 ft wide.

CarriesSR 301
CrossesSR 304
LocationSR 301 over SR 304
RouteState Highway 301
Coordinates34.86863, -90.14615
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length330 ft (100.7 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2023)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 301 over SR 304 built?

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

What condition is SR 301 over SR 304 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 301 over SR 304 carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 301 over SR 304?

The structure is 330 ft (100.7 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns SR 301 over SR 304?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.