US Bridges

SR 305 over Hickahala Tributary #1

Good

Tate County, Mississippi · 1.4 MI N SR 4 · Structure no. 310030506900120

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
202 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 305 over Hickahala Tributary #1 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 305 over Hickahala Tributary #1 in Tate County, Mississippi. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2043. The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 305
CrossesHickahala Tributary #1
Location1.4 MI N SR 4
RouteState Highway 305
CountyTate County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.63952, -89.81036
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length202 ft (61.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2023)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2043
Trucks14%
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 305 over Hickahala Tributary #1 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 305 over Hickahala Tributary #1 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 305 over Hickahala Tributary #1 carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 305 over Hickahala Tributary #1?

The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 305 over Hickahala Tributary #1?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.