US Bridges

SR 570 over Mocassin Creek

Good

Pike County, Mississippi · 2.7 MI N SR 44 · Structure no. 310057005702250

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 570 over Mocassin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 570 over Mocassin Creek in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSR 570
CrossesMocassin Creek
Location2.7 MI N SR 44
RouteState Highway 570
Coordinates31.27955, -90.43164
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2023)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2043
Trucks8%
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 570 over Mocassin Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 570 over Mocassin 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 570 over Mocassin Creek carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 570 over Mocassin Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns SR 570 over Mocassin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.