US Bridges

SR 583 over Carter Creek

Good

Walthall County, Mississippi · 1.2 MI S SR 44 · Structure no. 310058307401410

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
203 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 583 over Carter Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 583 over Carter Creek in Walthall County, Mississippi. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2043. The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesSR 583
CrossesCarter Creek
Location1.2 MI S SR 44
RouteState Highway 583
Coordinates31.30054, -90.21922
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (62 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2023)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 583 over Carter Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 583 over Carter 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 583 over Carter Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 583 over Carter Creek?

The structure is 203 ft (62 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 583 over Carter Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.