US Bridges

13th Ave over I 59

Poor

Jones County, Mississippi · 0.2 MI E JCT US 84/SR 15 · Structure no. 510005903409390

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
164 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

13th Ave over I 59 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 13th Ave 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,100 by 2043. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries13th Ave
CrossesI 59
Location0.2 MI E JCT US 84/SR 15
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJones County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.68391, -89.1427
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.3 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2023)
Projected traffic3,100 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 13th Ave over I 59 built?

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

What condition is 13th Ave over I 59 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does 13th Ave over I 59 carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 13th Ave over I 59?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns 13th Ave over I 59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.