US Bridges

Frontage Road over SR 304

Fair

DeSoto County, Mississippi · 2.6 MI E SR 3 · Structure no. 410030401700330

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
409 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
730
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frontage Road over SR 304 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Frontage Road over SR 304 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 730 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 920 by 2043. The structure is 409 ft (124.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFrontage Road
CrossesSR 304
Location2.6 MI E SR 3
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.87054, -90.1807
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.4 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length409 ft (124.7 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2023)
Projected traffic920 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Frontage Road over SR 304 built?

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

What condition is Frontage Road over SR 304 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 Frontage Road over SR 304 carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Frontage Road over SR 304?

The structure is 409 ft (124.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Frontage Road over SR 304?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.