US Bridges

SR 305 & Ramps Bcd over Stream

Fair

DeSoto County, Mississippi · 1.7 MI N US 78 · Structure no. 310030501702410

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 305 & Ramps Bcd over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying SR 305 & Ramps Bcd over Stream in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 31,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,000 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 305 & Ramps Bcd
CrossesStream
Location1.7 MI N US 78
RouteState Highway 305
CountyDeSoto County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.97063, -89.83051
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,000 (2023)
Projected traffic33,000 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 305 & Ramps Bcd over Stream built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 305 & Ramps Bcd over Stream 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 305 & Ramps Bcd over Stream carry?

About 31,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SR 305 & Ramps Bcd over Stream?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR 305 & Ramps Bcd over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.