US Bridges

CR 301 over South Branch

GoodPosted for load

Tippah County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T 2S R 3E B · Structure no. SA7000000000013

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,205
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 301 over South Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 301 over South Branch in Tippah County, Mississippi. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,205 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2045. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 301
CrossesSouth Branch
LocationSec 15 T 2S R 3E B
RouteCounty Highway 2917
Coordinates34.90556, -88.96417
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,205 (2024)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2045
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 301 over South Branch built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 301 over South Branch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 301 over South Branch carry?

About 1,205 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR 301 over South Branch?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 301 over South Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.