US Bridges

I 59 over US 11/AL Great South RR

Good

Jones County, Mississippi · 0.5 MI N JCT US 84/SR 15 · Structure no. 11000590340940A

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,979 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 59 over US 11/AL Great South RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 59 over US 11/AL Great South RR in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2043. The structure is 1,979 ft (603.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 59
CrossesUS 11/AL Great South RR
Location0.5 MI N JCT US 84/SR 15
RouteInterstate 59
CountyJones County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.68498, -89.13297
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans19
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,979 ft (603.3 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2023)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 59 over US 11/AL Great South RR built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 59 over US 11/AL Great South 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 US 11/AL Great South RR carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I 59 over US 11/AL Great South RR?

The structure is 1,979 ft (603.3 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 59 over US 11/AL Great South RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.