US Bridges

SR 488 over Small Stream

Good

Neshoba County, Mississippi · 1.0 MI E Leake Cl · Structure no. 310048805001680

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 488 over Small Stream is a concrete channel beam carrying SR 488 over Small Stream in Neshoba County, Mississippi. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesSR 488
CrossesSmall Stream
Location1.0 MI E Leake Cl
RouteState Highway 488
Coordinates32.72779, -89.31423
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 488 over Small Stream built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 488 over Small Stream 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 488 over Small Stream carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 488 over Small Stream?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 488 over Small Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.