SR 305 over Beartail Creek
GoodTate County, Mississippi · 1.9 MI S Desoto Cl · Structure no. 310030506900860
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 221 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 305 over Beartail Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 305 over Beartail Creek 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2043. The structure is 221 ft (67.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 305 over Beartail Creek built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 305 over Beartail 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SR 305 over Beartail Creek carry?
About 3,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SR 305 over Beartail Creek?
The structure is 221 ft (67.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SR 305 over Beartail Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.