US Bridges

SR 305 over Coldwater River Relief

Good

DeSoto County, Mississippi · 7.5 MI S US 78 · Structure no. 310030501701500

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 305 over Coldwater River Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 305 over Coldwater River Relief in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesSR 305
CrossesColdwater River Relief
Location7.5 MI S US 78
RouteState Highway 305
Coordinates34.83361, -89.82361
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,800 (2023)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 305 over Coldwater River Relief built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 305 over Coldwater River Relief 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 305 over Coldwater River Relief carry?

About 8,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 305 over Coldwater River Relief?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 305 over Coldwater River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.