US Bridges

SR 30 over Big Brown Creek Trib

Good

Prentiss County, Mississippi · 4.4 MI E SR 4 · Structure no. 310003005907510

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 30 over Big Brown Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying SR 30 over Big Brown Creek Trib 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 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSR 30
CrossesBig Brown Creek Trib
Location4.4 MI E SR 4
RouteState Highway 30
Coordinates34.62211, -88.43402
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2023)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 30 over Big Brown Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 30 over Big Brown Creek Trib 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 30 over Big Brown Creek Trib carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 30 over Big Brown Creek Trib?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns SR 30 over Big Brown Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.