I 59 NE Ramp over Sowashee Creek
GoodLauderdale County, Mississippi · 0.6 MI E US 11 · Structure no. 17000590381509B
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 382 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 59 NE Ramp over Sowashee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 59 NE Ramp over Sowashee Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2043. The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long and 27 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 59 NE Ramp over Sowashee Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 59 NE Ramp over Sowashee 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does I 59 NE Ramp over Sowashee Creek carry?
About 4,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is I 59 NE Ramp over Sowashee Creek?
The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns I 59 NE Ramp over Sowashee Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.