US Bridges

SR 302 over Cowpen Creek

Good

DeSoto County, Mississippi · 1.3 MI W US 51 · Structure no. 310030201700630

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 302 over Cowpen Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 302 over Cowpen Creek in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 302
CrossesCowpen Creek
Location1.3 MI W US 51
RouteState Highway 302
CountyDeSoto County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.96262, -90.03921
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,000 (2023)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 302 over Cowpen Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 302 over Cowpen Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 302 over Cowpen Creek carry?

About 28,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 302 over Cowpen Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns SR 302 over Cowpen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.