US Bridges

Beacon to I 59 NB over Royal/Magnolia Streets

Good

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

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
495 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beacon to I 59 NB over Royal/Magnolia Streets is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Beacon to I 59 NB over Royal/Magnolia Streets 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2043. The structure is 495 ft (150.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBeacon to I 59 NB
CrossesRoyal/Magnolia Streets
Location0.5 MI N JCT US 84/SR 15
RouteInterstate 59
Coordinates31.68407, -89.13762
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating27.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length495 ft (150.9 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2023)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 to I 59 NB over Royal/Magnolia Streets built?

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

What condition is Beacon to I 59 NB over Royal/Magnolia Streets 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 to I 59 NB over Royal/Magnolia Streets carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Beacon to I 59 NB over Royal/Magnolia Streets?

The structure is 495 ft (150.9 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Beacon to I 59 NB over Royal/Magnolia Streets?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.