US Bridges

Paulding Road over I 59

Good

Jones County, Mississippi · 2.3 MI N SR 29 · Structure no. 410005903408830

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
275 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
820
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paulding Road over I 59 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Paulding 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 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 820 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2043. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesPaulding Road
CrossesI 59
Location2.3 MI N SR 29
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.62333, -89.19625
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2023)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$522 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Paulding Road over I 59 built?

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

What condition is Paulding Road 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 2023.

How much traffic does Paulding Road over I 59 carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Paulding Road over I 59?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Paulding Road over I 59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.