I 59 over Little Rocky Creek
FairJones County, Mississippi · 2.3 MI S SR 29 · Structure no. 110005903408500
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 59 over Little Rocky Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I 59 over Little Rocky 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 34,000 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,000 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 59 over Little Rocky Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 59 over Little Rocky 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 Little Rocky Creek carry?
About 34,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is I 59 over Little Rocky Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).
Who owns I 59 over Little Rocky Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.