US Bridges

SR 570 over Bogue Chitto River

Fair

Pike County, Mississippi · 6.3 MI N SR 44 · Structure no. 310057005702510

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
380 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 570 over Bogue Chitto River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 570 over Bogue Chitto River in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2043. The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 570
CrossesBogue Chitto River
Location6.3 MI N SR 44
RouteState Highway 570
CountyPike County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.29713, -90.39525
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+6 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length380 ft (115.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$307 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 570 over Bogue Chitto River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 570 over Bogue Chitto River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 570 over Bogue Chitto River carry?

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

How long is SR 570 over Bogue Chitto River?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 570 over Bogue Chitto River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.