US Bridges

SR 371 over Donovan Creek

Good

Itawamba County, Mississippi · 0.8 MI N Natchez Trace · Structure no. 310037102903700

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 371 over Donovan Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 371 over Donovan Creek in Itawamba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, older 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2043. The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesSR 371
CrossesDonovan Creek
Location0.8 MI N Natchez Trace
RouteState Highway 371
Coordinates34.46294, -88.48474
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating33.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2023)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 371 over Donovan Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 371 over Donovan Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 371 over Donovan Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 371 over Donovan Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 371 over Donovan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.