US Bridges

SR 588 over Stream

Good

Jones County, Mississippi · 4.1 MI E Covington Cl · Structure no. 310058803401470

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 588 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying SR 588 over Stream 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 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 62.8 mi (101 km).

CarriesSR 588
CrossesStream
Location4.1 MI E Covington Cl
RouteState Highway 588
Coordinates31.61826, -89.33427
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed62.8 mi (101 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 Stream built?

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

What condition is SR 588 over Stream 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 Stream carry?

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

How long is SR 588 over Stream?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns SR 588 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.