US Bridges

US 11 over I 59

Good

Jones County, Mississippi · US 11 over I 59 · Structure no. 210001103410760

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
303 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 11 over I 59 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying US 11 over I 59 in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2043. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS 11
CrossesI 59
LocationUS 11 over I 59
RouteU.S. Route 11
Coordinates31.72165, -89.10434
Functional classUrban Collector

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2023)
Projected traffic3,800 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 US 11 over I 59 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 11 over I 59 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 11 over I 59 carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 11 over I 59?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 11 over I 59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.