US Bridges

Richburg Road over I 59

Good

Lamar County, Mississippi · 0.6 MI N Forrest Cl · Structure no. 41000590370619A

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
172 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richburg Road over I 59 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Richburg Road over I 59 in Lamar 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2043. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRichburg Road
CrossesI 59
Location0.6 MI N Forrest Cl
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.28288, -89.35217
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length172 ft (52.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2023)
Projected traffic7,200 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$413 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Richburg Road over I 59 built?

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

What condition is Richburg 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Richburg Road over I 59 carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Richburg Road over I 59?

The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Richburg Road over I 59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.