US Bridges

SR 310 over Kirksey Creek

Good

Panola County, Mississippi · 1.0 MI E SR 3 · Structure no. 310031005401740

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 310 over Kirksey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 310 over Kirksey Creek in Panola County, Mississippi. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesSR 310
CrossesKirksey Creek
Location1.0 MI E SR 3
RouteState Highway 310
Coordinates34.50947, -90.17906
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2023)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 Kirksey Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 310 over Kirksey 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 310 over Kirksey Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 310 over Kirksey Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns SR 310 over Kirksey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.