Old SR 42 /4th ST over I 59
GoodLamar County, Mississippi · 1.0 MI N US 98 · Structure no. 410005903706550
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old SR 42 /4th ST over I 59 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old SR 42 /4th ST 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old SR 42 /4th ST over I 59 built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old SR 42 /4th ST 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 Old SR 42 /4th ST over I 59 carry?
About 15,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Old SR 42 /4th ST over I 59?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Old SR 42 /4th ST over I 59?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.