US Bridges

Harold Tucker Road over I 59

Good

Forrest County, Mississippi · 1.0 MI N Lamar Cl · Structure no. 410005901805470

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
281 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Harold Tucker Road over I 59 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Harold Tucker Road over I 59 in Forrest County, Mississippi. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 370 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 370 by 2043. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesHarold Tucker Road
CrossesI 59
Location1.0 MI N Lamar Cl
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.18831, -89.34341
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2023)
Projected traffic370 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$547 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Harold Tucker Road over I 59 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Harold Tucker Road over I 59 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Harold Tucker Road over I 59 carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Harold Tucker Road over I 59?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Harold Tucker Road over I 59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.