Old Highway 304 over Hurricane Creek
FairDeSoto County, Mississippi · Sec 18 T 3S R 8W · Structure no. SA1700000000109
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 870 ft
- 19 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Highway 304 over Hurricane Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Highway 304 over Hurricane 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 5 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 870 ft (265.2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Highway 304 over Hurricane Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Highway 304 over Hurricane 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 Hurricane Creek carry?
About 6,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old Highway 304 over Hurricane Creek?
The structure is 870 ft (265.2 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Old Highway 304 over Hurricane Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.