I 59 over US 49
FairForrest County, Mississippi · I 59 over US 49 · Structure no. 11000590180668B
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 229 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 59 over US 49 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 59 over US 49 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 6 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 24,500 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,000 by 2043. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 43 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 59 over US 49 built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 59 over US 49 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 US 49 carry?
About 24,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.
How long is I 59 over US 49?
The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I 59 over US 49?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.