US Bridges

Hwy. 570 North Ext over West Topisaw Creek

Fair

Pike County, Mississippi · Sec 17 T 4N R 9E B · Structure no. SA5700000000176

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hwy. 570 North Ext over West Topisaw Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hwy. 570 North Ext over West Topisaw Creek in Pike County, Mississippi. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,275 by 2043. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesHwy. 570 North Ext
CrossesWest Topisaw Creek
LocationSec 17 T 4N R 9E B
RouteCounty Highway 52
Coordinates31.31944, -90.32011
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.5 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 15
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2021)
Projected traffic1,275 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hwy. 570 North Ext over West Topisaw Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hwy. 570 North Ext over West Topisaw Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Hwy. 570 North Ext over West Topisaw Creek carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Hwy. 570 North Ext over West Topisaw Creek?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Hwy. 570 North Ext over West Topisaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.