US Bridges

SR 310 over Arkabutla Creek

Fair

Panola County, Mississippi · 5.1 MI W US 51 · Structure no. 310031005402530

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 310 over Arkabutla Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 310 over Arkabutla Creek in Panola County, Mississippi. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 310
CrossesArkabutla Creek
Location5.1 MI W US 51
RouteState Highway 310
CountyPanola County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.51049, -90.03876
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2023)
Projected traffic1,800 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 Arkabutla Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 310 over Arkabutla Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 310 over Arkabutla Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 310 over Arkabutla Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns SR 310 over Arkabutla Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.