I 59 Frontage RD over Sowashee Creek
FairLauderdale County, Mississippi · On North Frontage RD · Structure no. 18000590381530A
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 352 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 59 Frontage RD over Sowashee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 59 Frontage RD 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 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2043. The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long and 32 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Frontage RD over Sowashee Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 59 Frontage RD over Sowashee 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 2023.
How much traffic does I 59 Frontage RD over Sowashee Creek carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is I 59 Frontage RD over Sowashee Creek?
The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns I 59 Frontage RD over Sowashee Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.