US Bridges

SR 590 over Snows Creek

Good

Jones County, Mississippi · 1.0 MI E Covington Cl · Structure no. 310059003400880

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
930
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 590 over Snows Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 590 over Snows Creek in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 930 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 930 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesSR 590
CrossesSnows Creek
Location1.0 MI E Covington Cl
RouteState Highway 590
Coordinates31.56678, -89.38331
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 rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic930 (2023)
Projected traffic930 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 590 over Snows Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 590 over Snows 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 590 over Snows Creek carry?

About 930 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 590 over Snows Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 590 over Snows Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.