SR 501 over Leaf River
GoodScott County, Mississippi · 2.7 MI N Smith Cl · Structure no. 310050106201880
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 472 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 501 over Leaf River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 501 over Leaf River in Scott County, Mississippi. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2043. The structure is 472 ft (143.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 501 over Leaf River built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 501 over Leaf River 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does SR 501 over Leaf River carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 501 over Leaf River?
The structure is 472 ft (143.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns SR 501 over Leaf River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.