US Bridges

I 59 over Tallahoma Creek

FairPosted for load

Jones County, Mississippi · 2.6 MI N SR 29 · Structure no. 11000590340886A

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
560 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 59 over Tallahoma Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 59 over Tallahoma 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2043. The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 59
CrossesTallahoma Creek
Location2.6 MI N SR 29
RouteInterstate 59
CountyJones County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.6278, -89.19044
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating21.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length560 ft (170.7 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2023)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2043
Trucks20%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$718 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 59 over Tallahoma Creek built?

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

What condition is I 59 over Tallahoma 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 Tallahoma Creek carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I 59 over Tallahoma Creek?

The structure is 560 ft (170.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I 59 over Tallahoma Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.