I 59 over Little Black Creek
GoodLamar County, Mississippi · 6.4 MI N SR 13 · Structure no. 11000590370475B
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 310 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 59 over Little Black Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 59 over Little Black Creek in Lamar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2043. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 59 over Little Black Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 59 over Little Black Creek 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does I 59 over Little Black Creek carry?
About 8,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is I 59 over Little Black Creek?
The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I 59 over Little Black Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.