US Bridges

SR 30 over Bear Creek

Fair

Tishomingo County, Mississippi · 4.5 MI E SR 25 · Structure no. 310003007109180

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
431 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
410
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 30 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 30 over Bear Creek in Tishomingo County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 410 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 410 by 2043. The structure is 431 ft (131.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 30
CrossesBear Creek
Location4.5 MI E SR 25
RouteState Highway 30
Coordinates34.63487, -88.15504
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length431 ft (131.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2023)
Projected traffic410 by 2043
Trucks11%
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

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 Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 30 over Bear Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 30 over Bear Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 30 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 431 ft (131.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 30 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.