SR 587 over Coopers Creek
FairLawrence County, Mississippi · 3.4 MI S SR 184 · Structure no. 310058703902690
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 199 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 587 over Coopers Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 587 over Coopers Creek in Lawrence County, Mississippi. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 587 over Coopers Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 587 over Coopers Creek 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SR 587 over Coopers Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 587 over Coopers Creek?
The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SR 587 over Coopers Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.