US Bridges

SR 305 over Lick Creek

Good

DeSoto County, Mississippi · 0.7 MI S US 78 · Structure no. 310030501702170

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 305 over Lick Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 305 over Lick Creek in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 29,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,000 by 2043. The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 305
CrossesLick Creek
Location0.7 MI S US 78
RouteState Highway 305
CountyDeSoto County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.93492, -89.83042
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,000 (2023)
Projected traffic31,000 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 305 over Lick Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 305 over Lick 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 305 over Lick Creek carry?

About 29,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 305 over Lick Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns SR 305 over Lick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.