US Bridges

SR 587 over Halls Creek

Good

Lawrence County, Mississippi · 1.4 MI S SR 184 · Structure no. 310058703902890

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 587 over Halls Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 587 over Halls 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 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 610 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 610 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesSR 587
CrossesHalls Creek
Location1.4 MI S SR 184
RouteState Highway 587
Coordinates31.53423, -90.09783
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2023)
Projected traffic610 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$364 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 587 over Halls Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 587 over Halls 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 Halls Creek carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 587 over Halls Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 587 over Halls Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.