US Bridges

Tulane Road over SR 304

Good

DeSoto County, Mississippi · 2.1 MI W US 51 · Structure no. 410030401701120

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
330 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tulane Road over SR 304 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tulane 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 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2043. The structure is 330 ft (100.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTulane Road
CrossesSR 304
Location2.1 MI W US 51
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates34.86704, -90.04333
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length330 ft (100.7 m)
Longest span98 ft (30 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2023)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 Tulane Road over SR 304 built?

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

What condition is Tulane Road over SR 304 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Tulane Road over SR 304 carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tulane Road over SR 304?

The structure is 330 ft (100.7 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (30 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Tulane Road over SR 304?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.