US Bridges

SR 302 over I 55

Good

DeSoto County, Mississippi · SR 302 over I 55 · Structure no. 310030201700850

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
340 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
36,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 302 over I 55 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 302 over I 55 in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 36,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,000 by 2043. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 135 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 302
CrossesI 55
LocationSR 302 over I 55
RouteState Highway 302
Coordinates34.96251, -89.99979
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width135 ft (41.1 m)
Roadway width132 ft (40.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,000 (2023)
Projected traffic39,000 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 302 over I 55 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 302 over I 55 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 I 55 carry?

About 36,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 302 over I 55?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 135 ft wide.

Who owns SR 302 over I 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.