US Bridges

SR 583 over Myers Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Mississippi · 11.6 MI N Lawrence Cl · Structure no. 310058304302920

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 583 over Myers Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 583 over Myers Creek in Lincoln County, Mississippi. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSR 583
CrossesMyers Creek
Location11.6 MI N Lawrence Cl
RouteState Highway 583
Coordinates31.43931, -90.38165
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2023)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 583 over Myers Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 583 over Myers 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR 583 over Myers Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 583 over Myers Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SR 583 over Myers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.