I 59 over Tallahala Creek
FairPosted for loadJones County, Mississippi · 1.0 MI N US 84 · Structure no. 11000590340970B
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 600 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 59 over Tallahala Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 59 over Tallahala Creek in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1959, 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 5 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2043. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Tallahala Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 59 over Tallahala 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 Tallahala Creek carry?
About 10,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is I 59 over Tallahala Creek?
The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns I 59 over Tallahala Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.