US Bridges

I 59 over Stream

Good

Jasper County, Mississippi · 4.7 MI S SR 18 · Structure no. 110005903112070

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 59 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying I 59 over Stream 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesI 59
CrossesStream
Location4.7 MI S SR 18
RouteInterstate 59
Coordinates32.00124, -88.93677
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2023)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2043
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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$362 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 59 over Stream built?

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

What condition is I 59 over Stream 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 Stream carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is I 59 over Stream?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns I 59 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.