US Bridges

I 59 over Rocky Creek

Good

Jones County, Mississippi · 1.3 MI S SR 29 · Structure no. 11000590340860A

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
155 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 59 over Rocky Creek is a concrete slab carrying I 59 over 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 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,000 by 2043. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 59
CrossesRocky Creek
Location1.3 MI S SR 29
RouteInterstate 59
Coordinates31.59887, -89.22283
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2023)
Projected traffic17,000 by 2043
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 59 over Rocky Creek built?

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

What condition is I 59 over Rocky 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 Rocky Creek carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I 59 over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I 59 over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.