SR 487 over Tuscolameta Creek
GoodLeake County, Mississippi · 0.8 MI N SR 500 · Structure no. 310048704000660
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 322 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 460
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 487 over Tuscolameta Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 487 over Tuscolameta Creek in Leake County, Mississippi. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 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 322 ft (98.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 487 over Tuscolameta Creek built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 487 over Tuscolameta 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does SR 487 over Tuscolameta Creek carry?
About 460 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 487 over Tuscolameta Creek?
The structure is 322 ft (98.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR 487 over Tuscolameta Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.