Old Highway 304 over Panther Creek
FairDeSoto County, Mississippi · Sec 13 T 3S R 9W · Structure no. SA1700000000108
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 360 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Highway 304 over Panther Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Highway 304 over Panther Creek in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,150 by 2043. The structure is 360 ft (109.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Highway 304 over Panther Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Highway 304 over Panther Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Old Highway 304 over Panther Creek carry?
About 6,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old Highway 304 over Panther Creek?
The structure is 360 ft (109.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Old Highway 304 over Panther Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.