US Bridges

SR 44 over SR 587

Good

Marion County, Mississippi · SR 44 over SR 587 · Structure no. 310004404603430

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
360 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 44 over SR 587 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 44 over SR 587 in Marion County, Mississippi. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2043. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 44
CrossesSR 587
LocationSR 44 over SR 587
RouteState Highway 44
Coordinates31.35487, -89.97232
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.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating25.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2023)
Projected traffic360 by 2043
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 44 over SR 587 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 44 over SR 587 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 44 over SR 587 carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is SR 44 over SR 587?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 44 over SR 587?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.