US Bridges

SR 487 over Tuscolameta Canal North

Good

Leake County, Mississippi · 1.7 MI N SR 500 · Structure no. 310048704000750

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
732 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 487 over Tuscolameta Canal North is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 487 over Tuscolameta Canal North 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 732 ft (223.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 487
CrossesTuscolameta Canal North
Location1.7 MI N SR 500
RouteState Highway 487
CountyLeake County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.64195, -89.52767
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+5 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length732 ft (223.2 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2023)
Projected traffic460 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 487 over Tuscolameta Canal North built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 487 over Tuscolameta Canal North 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 North carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 487 over Tuscolameta Canal North?

The structure is 732 ft (223.2 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 487 over Tuscolameta Canal North?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.