I 59 over Norfolk Southern RR
FairForrest County, Mississippi · Lamar/Forrest Cl · Structure no. 11000590180612B
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 205 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 59 over Norfolk Southern RR is a concrete slab carrying I 59 over Norfolk Southern RR in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,500 by 2043. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 59 over Norfolk Southern RR built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 59 over Norfolk Southern RR 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does I 59 over Norfolk Southern RR carry?
About 20,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is I 59 over Norfolk Southern RR?
The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns I 59 over Norfolk Southern RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.