SR 587 over Tilton Creek
GoodLawrence County, Mississippi · 1.2 MI N Marion Cl · Structure no. 310058703901770
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 300 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 587 over Tilton Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 587 over Tilton Creek in Lawrence County, Mississippi. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 587 over Tilton Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 587 over Tilton 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SR 587 over Tilton Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 587 over Tilton Creek?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR 587 over Tilton Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.