US Bridges

SR 310 over Greasy Creek

Poor

Lafayette County, Mississippi · 0.9 MI E Panola Cl · Structure no. 310031003604560

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
790
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 310 over Greasy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 310 over Greasy Creek in Lafayette County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 790 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 810 by 2043. The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.3 mi (89 km).

CarriesSR 310
CrossesGreasy Creek
Location0.9 MI E Panola Cl
RouteState Highway 310
Coordinates34.52758, -89.71024
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2023)
Projected traffic810 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.3 mi (89 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 310 over Greasy Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 310 over Greasy 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 310 over Greasy Creek carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 310 over Greasy Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 310 over Greasy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.