I 59 over Black Creek
FairLamar County, Mississippi · 12.1 MI N SR 13 · Structure no. 11000590370532A
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 450 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 59 over Black Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 59 over Black Creek in Lamar County, Mississippi. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 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.
It carries about 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2043. The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Black Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is I 59 over Black Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does I 59 over Black Creek carry?
About 9,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is I 59 over Black Creek?
The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I 59 over Black Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.