US Bridges

SR 570 over Tangipahoa River

Good

Amite County, Mississippi · 0.9 MI W Pike Cl · Structure no. 310057000301170

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
280 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 570 over Tangipahoa River is a concrete slab carrying SR 570 over Tangipahoa River in Amite County, Mississippi. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2043. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSR 570
CrossesTangipahoa River
Location0.9 MI W Pike Cl
RouteState Highway 570
Coordinates31.2704, -90.56168
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2023)
Projected traffic850 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 570 over Tangipahoa River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 570 over Tangipahoa River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 570 over Tangipahoa River carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 570 over Tangipahoa River?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 570 over Tangipahoa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.