SR 304 over Duck Pond Canal
FairDeSoto County, Mississippi · 1.9 MI E SR 3 · Structure no. 31003040170026B
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 304 over Duck Pond Canal is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 304 over Duck Pond Canal 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 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 304 over Duck Pond Canal built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 304 over Duck Pond Canal 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SR 304 over Duck Pond Canal carry?
About 2,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR 304 over Duck Pond Canal?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (12 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns SR 304 over Duck Pond Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.