US Bridges

SR 30 over SR 7

Fair

Lafayette County, Mississippi · SR 30 over SR 7 · Structure no. 31000300360005A

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
302 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 30 over SR 7 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 30 over SR 7 in Lafayette County, Mississippi. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, older 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2043. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 30
CrossesSR 7
LocationSR 30 over SR 7
RouteState Highway 30
CountyLafayette County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.38461, -89.49654
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2023)
Projected traffic6,500 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 SR 30 over SR 7 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 30 over SR 7 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 30 over SR 7 carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 30 over SR 7?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns SR 30 over SR 7?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.