US Bridges

SR 304 over US 61

Good

DeSoto County, Mississippi · SR 304 over US 61 · Structure no. 31003040170000B

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
502 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 304 over US 61 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 304 over US 61 in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2043. The structure is 502 ft (153 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 304
CrossesUS 61
LocationSR 304 over US 61
RouteState Highway 304
Coordinates34.86809, -90.23851
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length502 ft (153 m)
Longest span125 ft (38 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2023)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 304 over US 61 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 304 over US 61 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 304 over US 61 carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 304 over US 61?

The structure is 502 ft (153 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 304 over US 61?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.