US Bridges

I 59 over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Jones County, Mississippi · 2.2 MI N US 11 · Structure no. 11000590340916A

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
210 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
16,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 59 over Norfolk Southern RR is a concrete slab carrying I 59 over Norfolk Southern RR 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,500 by 2043. The structure is 210 ft (64 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
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location2.2 MI N US 11
RouteInterstate 59
CountyJones County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.65995, -89.16057
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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.5 US tons
Inventory rating54.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2023)
Projected traffic16,500 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 59 over Norfolk Southern RR built?

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

What condition is I 59 over Norfolk Southern RR 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 Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 16,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I 59 over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I 59 over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.