US Bridges

Dunns Fall Road over I 59

Fair

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · 1.3 MI N Clarke Cl · Structure no. 410005903813940

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
363 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dunns Fall Road over I 59 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Dunns Fall Road over I 59 in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2043. The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDunns Fall Road
CrossesI 59
Location1.3 MI N Clarke Cl
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLauderdale County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.24378, -88.82824
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length363 ft (110.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2023)
Projected traffic350 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$280 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dunns Fall Road over I 59 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dunns Fall Road over I 59 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Dunns Fall Road over I 59 carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Dunns Fall Road over I 59?

The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Dunns Fall Road over I 59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.