US Bridges

SR 30 over Pollard Mill Branch

Good

Tishomingo County, Mississippi · 0.8 MI W SR 25 · Structure no. 310003007108630

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 30 over Pollard Mill Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 30 over Pollard Mill Branch in Tishomingo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 30
CrossesPollard Mill Branch
Location0.8 MI W SR 25
RouteState Highway 30
Coordinates34.65365, -88.24893
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.8 US tons
Inventory rating59.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 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 traffic2,500 (2023)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Pollard Mill Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 30 over Pollard Mill 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 30 over Pollard Mill Branch carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 30 over Pollard Mill Branch?

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

Who owns SR 30 over Pollard Mill Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.