SR 568 over Tickfaw River
FairAmite County, Mississippi · 5.0 MI E SR 584 · Structure no. 310056800300840
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 182 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 590
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 568 over Tickfaw River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 568 over 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 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 SR 568 over Tickfaw River built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 568 over 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 Tickfaw River carry?
About 590 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 568 over Tickfaw River?
The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SR 568 over Tickfaw River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.