US Bridges

SR 568 over W Branch Tickfaw River

Fair

Amite County, Mississippi · 3.7 MI E SR 584 · Structure no. 310056800300710

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
590
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 568 over W Branch Tickfaw River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 568 over W Branch Tickfaw River in Amite County, Mississippi. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 590 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 590 by 2043. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSR 568
CrossesW Branch Tickfaw River
Location3.7 MI E SR 584
RouteState Highway 568
Coordinates31.07442, -90.63032
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2023)
Projected traffic590 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 568 over W Branch Tickfaw River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 568 over W Branch Tickfaw 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 568 over W Branch Tickfaw River carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 568 over W Branch Tickfaw River?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 568 over W Branch Tickfaw River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.