US Bridges

SR 567 over West Fork Amite River

Fair

Amite County, Mississippi · 6.0 MI N SR 24 · Structure no. 310056700300600

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 567 over West Fork Amite River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 567 over West Fork Amite River in Amite County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2043. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSR 567
CrossesWest Fork Amite River
Location6.0 MI N SR 24
RouteState Highway 567
CountyAmite County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.23954, -90.84061
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2023)
Projected traffic550 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$670 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 567 over West Fork Amite River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 567 over West Fork Amite River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 567 over West Fork Amite River carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 567 over West Fork Amite River?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 567 over West Fork Amite River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.