US Bridges

I 59 over Walters Ave

Fair

Jones County, Mississippi · 1.3 MI N JCT US84/SR15 · Structure no. 110005903409510

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
275 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
36,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 59 over Walters Ave is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 59 over Walters Ave in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 66 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.

It carries about 36,000 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,000 by 2043. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 114 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI 59
CrossesWalters Ave
Location1.3 MI N JCT US84/SR15
RouteInterstate 59
CountyJones County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.6865, -89.12546
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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.4 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width114 ft (34.7 m)
Roadway width109 ft (33.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,000 (2023)
Projected traffic36,000 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$559 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 59 over Walters Ave built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is I 59 over Walters Ave 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 Walters Ave carry?

About 36,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I 59 over Walters Ave?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 114 ft wide.

Who owns I 59 over Walters Ave?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.