SR 487 over Tuscolameta Canal South
GoodLeake County, Mississippi · 0.5 MI N SR 500 · Structure no. 310048704000640
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 312 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 460
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 487 over Tuscolameta Canal South is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 487 over Tuscolameta Canal South in Leake County, Mississippi. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2043. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 487 over Tuscolameta Canal South built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 487 over Tuscolameta Canal South 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does SR 487 over Tuscolameta Canal South carry?
About 460 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 487 over Tuscolameta Canal South?
The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns SR 487 over Tuscolameta Canal South?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.