US Bridges

I 59 over Bogue Homa Creek

Good

Jasper County, Mississippi · 2.5 MI N SR 528 · Structure no. 110005903111520

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 59 over Bogue Homa Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I 59 over Bogue Homa Creek 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesI 59
CrossesBogue Homa Creek
Location2.5 MI N SR 528
RouteInterstate 59
Coordinates31.93744, -88.99186
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2023)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2043
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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$340 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 59 over Bogue Homa Creek built?

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

What condition is I 59 over Bogue Homa Creek 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 Bogue Homa Creek carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is I 59 over Bogue Homa Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns I 59 over Bogue Homa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.