US Bridges

Sandersville Intch over I 59

Good

Jones County, Mississippi · 2.5 MI S Jasper Cl · Structure no. 410005903410340

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
286 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sandersville Intch over I 59 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Sandersville Intch 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2043. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSandersville Intch
CrossesI 59
Location2.5 MI S Jasper Cl
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.78473, -89.05584
Functional classRural Major 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 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 rating103.9 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length286 ft (87.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2023)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Sandersville Intch over I 59 built?

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

What condition is Sandersville Intch 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 Sandersville Intch over I 59 carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Sandersville Intch over I 59?

The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Sandersville Intch over I 59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.