SR 30 over Big Brown Creek
FairPrentiss County, Mississippi · 3.8 MI E SR 4 · Structure no. 310003005907450
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 230 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 30 over Big Brown Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 30 over Big Brown Creek in Prentiss County, Mississippi. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2043. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Big Brown Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 30 over Big Brown 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SR 30 over Big Brown Creek carry?
About 3,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is SR 30 over Big Brown Creek?
The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SR 30 over Big Brown Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.