US Bridges

SR 301 over Johnson Creek

Fair

DeSoto County, Mississippi · 8.4 MI N SR 304 · Structure no. 310030101702630

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
282 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 301 over Johnson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 301 over Johnson Creek in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2043. The structure is 282 ft (85.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSR 301
CrossesJohnson Creek
Location8.4 MI N SR 304
RouteState Highway 301
Coordinates34.92872, -90.09606
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating67.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length282 ft (85.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2023)
Projected traffic5,600 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 301 over Johnson Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 301 over Johnson 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 301 over Johnson Creek carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 301 over Johnson Creek?

The structure is 282 ft (85.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 301 over Johnson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.