US Bridges

I 59 over Grayson Creek

Fair

Jones County, Mississippi · 6.3 MI N Forrest Cl · Structure no. 110005903407890

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 59 over Grayson Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I 59 over Grayson Creek in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 32,000 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,000 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 59
CrossesGrayson Creek
Location6.3 MI N Forrest Cl
RouteInterstate 59
Coordinates31.51359, -89.29088
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,000 (2023)
Projected traffic46,000 by 2043
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$349 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 59 over Grayson Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 59 over Grayson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does I 59 over Grayson Creek carry?

About 32,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is I 59 over Grayson Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns I 59 over Grayson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.