US Bridges

I 59 over County Road 8

Good

Jasper County, Mississippi · 1.0 MI S SR 528 · Structure no. 11000590311116A

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 59 over County Road 8 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 59 over County Road 8 in Jasper County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2043. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 59
CrossesCounty Road 8
Location1.0 MI S SR 528
RouteInterstate 59
Coordinates31.8987, -89.02814
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating40.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2023)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2043
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$356 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 59 over County Road 8 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 59 over County Road 8 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does I 59 over County Road 8 carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is I 59 over County Road 8?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 59 over County Road 8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.