US Bridges

County Road 359 over I 59

Good

Jasper County, Mississippi · 4.9 MI N Jones Cl · Structure no. 410005903111060

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
276 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 359 over I 59 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying County Road 359 over I 59 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2043. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 359
CrossesI 59
Location4.9 MI N Jones Cl
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJasper County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.8862, -89.03769
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2023)
Projected traffic220 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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$542 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 359 over I 59 built?

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

What condition is County Road 359 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 359 over I 59 carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 359 over I 59?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 359 over I 59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.