Old Highway 304 over Lost Lake Bayou
GoodTunica County, Mississippi · Sec 16 T 3S R10W · Structure no. SA7200000000058
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,700
- 2017 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Highway 304 over Lost Lake Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Highway 304 over Lost Lake Bayou in Tunica County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2037. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Highway 304 over Lost Lake Bayou built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Highway 304 over Lost Lake Bayou 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Old Highway 304 over Lost Lake Bayou carry?
About 4,700 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old Highway 304 over Lost Lake Bayou?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns Old Highway 304 over Lost Lake Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.