SR 342 over Sand Branch Creek
GoodPontotoc County, Mississippi · 5.8 MI E SR 41 · Structure no. 310034205800570
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 137 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 342 over Sand Branch Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 342 over Sand Branch Creek in Pontotoc County, Mississippi. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2043. The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 342 over Sand Branch Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 342 over Sand Branch 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does SR 342 over Sand Branch Creek carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SR 342 over Sand Branch Creek?
The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns SR 342 over Sand Branch Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.