US Bridges

Beacon St/I 59 SB over Pedestrian/Bicycle Path

Good

Jones County, Mississippi · 0.5 MI N JCT US 84/SR 15 · Structure no. 17000590340940C

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
364 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beacon St/I 59 SB over Pedestrian/Bicycle Path is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beacon St/I 59 SB over Pedestrian/Bicycle Path 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2043. The structure is 364 ft (111 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBeacon St/I 59 SB
CrossesPedestrian/Bicycle Path
Location0.5 MI N JCT US 84/SR 15
RouteInterstate 59
Coordinates31.68556, -89.13654
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length364 ft (111 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2023)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesPedestrian / bicycle
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Beacon St/I 59 SB over Pedestrian/Bicycle Path built?

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

What condition is Beacon St/I 59 SB over Pedestrian/Bicycle Path 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 Beacon St/I 59 SB over Pedestrian/Bicycle Path carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Beacon St/I 59 SB over Pedestrian/Bicycle Path?

The structure is 364 ft (111 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Beacon St/I 59 SB over Pedestrian/Bicycle Path?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.