SR 30 over Cypress Creek
PoorPosted for loadLafayette County, Mississippi · 3.1 MI W Union Cl · Structure no. 310003003601410
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 430 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 30 over Cypress Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 30 over Cypress Creek in Lafayette County, Mississippi. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,700 by 2043. The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.8 mi (93 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 30 over Cypress Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 30 over Cypress Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does SR 30 over Cypress Creek carry?
About 2,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is SR 30 over Cypress Creek?
The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SR 30 over Cypress Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.