US Bridges

SR 503 over Souinlovey Creek

Fair

Jasper County, Mississippi · 1.2 MI S SR 504 · Structure no. 310050303102170

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
135 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
630
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 503 over Souinlovey Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SR 503 over Souinlovey Creek in Jasper County, Mississippi. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 630 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2043. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 503
CrossesSouinlovey Creek
Location1.2 MI S SR 504
RouteState Highway 503
CountyJasper County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.20053, -89.06231
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2023)
Projected traffic630 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51 mi (82 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 503 over Souinlovey Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 503 over Souinlovey Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 503 over Souinlovey Creek carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 503 over Souinlovey Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR 503 over Souinlovey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.