US Bridges

SR 30 over Wesson Creek

Good

Prentiss County, Mississippi · 7.4 MI E SR 4 · Structure no. 310003005907810

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

About this bridge

SR 30 over Wesson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 30 over Wesson 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 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 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.3 mi (60 km).

CarriesSR 30
CrossesWesson Creek
Location7.4 MI E SR 4
RouteState Highway 30
Coordinates34.62503, -88.41148
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 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 closed37.3 mi (60 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 Wesson Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 30 over Wesson 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 30 over Wesson Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 30 over Wesson Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns SR 30 over Wesson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.