I 59 over Mcphail Road
FairForrest County, Mississippi · 1.7 MI S Jones Cl · Structure no. 11000590180710A
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 161 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 59 over Mcphail Road is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 59 over Mcphail Road 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,500 by 2043. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 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 | 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 Mcphail Road built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 59 over Mcphail Road 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 Mcphail Road carry?
About 16,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is I 59 over Mcphail Road?
The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns I 59 over Mcphail Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.