Old Highway 304 over Beaverdam Break
FairTunica County, Mississippi · Sec 15 T 3S R10W · Structure no. SA7200000000059
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Highway 304 over Beaverdam Break is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Highway 304 over Beaverdam Break 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 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,550 by 2044. 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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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Old Highway 304 over Beaverdam Break built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Highway 304 over Beaverdam Break 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Old Highway 304 over Beaverdam Break carry?
About 5,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Old Highway 304 over Beaverdam Break?
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 Beaverdam Break?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.