US Bridges

Moselle Road over I 59

FairPosted for load

Jones County, Mississippi · 6.9 MI N Forrest Cl · Structure no. 410005903407950

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moselle Road over I 59 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Moselle Road over I 59 in Jones County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesMoselle Road
CrossesI 59
Location6.9 MI N Forrest Cl
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJones County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.52153, -89.28572
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2023)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 Moselle Road over I 59 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moselle Road over I 59 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 Moselle Road over I 59 carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Moselle Road over I 59?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Moselle Road over I 59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.