I 59 over Rocky Creek
GoodJones County, Mississippi · 1.3 MI S SR 29 · Structure no. 11000590340860B
- 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).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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.