US Bridges

SR 588 over Leaf River

Fair

Jones County, Mississippi · 4.5 MI E Covington Cl · Structure no. 310058803401490

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
590 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 588 over Leaf River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 588 over Leaf River in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2043. The structure is 590 ft (179.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 64 mi (103 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 588
CrossesLeaf River
Location4.5 MI E Covington Cl
RouteState Highway 588
CountyJones County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.61941, -89.32818
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 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+7 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length590 ft (179.8 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed64 mi (103 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$788 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 588 over Leaf River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 588 over Leaf 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 588 over Leaf River carry?

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

How long is SR 588 over Leaf River?

The structure is 590 ft (179.8 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 588 over Leaf River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.