US Bridges

SR 588 over Oakey Woods Creek

Good

Jones County, Mississippi · 3.3 MI E Covington Cl · Structure no. 310058803401390

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
282 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 588 over Oakey Woods Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 588 over Oakey Woods Creek in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2043. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.1 mi (100 km).

CarriesSR 588
CrossesOakey Woods Creek
Location3.3 MI E Covington Cl
RouteState Highway 588
Coordinates31.61884, -89.34792
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2023)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed62.1 mi (100 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 588 over Oakey Woods Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 588 over Oakey Woods Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 588 over Oakey Woods Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 588 over Oakey Woods Creek?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 588 over Oakey Woods Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.