US Bridges

SR 589 over Norfolk S RR Weems RD

Good

Lamar County, Mississippi · 0.5 MI N US 11 · Structure no. 310058903700250

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
449 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 589 over Norfolk S RR Weems RD is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 589 over Norfolk S RR Weems RD in Lamar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2043. The structure is 449 ft (136.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 589
CrossesNorfolk S RR Weems RD
Location0.5 MI N US 11
RouteState Highway 589
Coordinates31.14912, -89.40648
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length449 ft (136.9 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2023)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 589 over Norfolk S RR Weems RD built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 589 over Norfolk S RR Weems RD 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 589 over Norfolk S RR Weems RD carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 589 over Norfolk S RR Weems RD?

The structure is 449 ft (136.9 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 589 over Norfolk S RR Weems RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.