Highway 590 Bridge

The Highway 590 Bridge access point on the Leaf River provides boat launch access to a major river system in Jones County, Mississippi. The Leaf River is a substantial waterway with a stream order of 8, indicating it is a major river comparable in classification to rivers like the Mississippi and Missouri. The river drains 3,533 square miles and maintains an average flow of 5,454 cubic feet per second, making it a significant regional water resource for recreation and transportation.

Paddlers and boaters using this access should be aware that the Leaf River maintains an average current velocity of 2.92 feet per second with a moderate slope of 2.4 feet per mile. These conditions indicate a moving river with steady flow rather than a placid lake environment. The elevation data shows the river has dropped 453 feet total across its 192-mile length, with this access point located relatively close to the headwaters region. Water conditions can vary seasonably based on rainfall and upstream flow conditions typical of Mississippi river systems.