US Bridges

Meehan-Savoy Road over I 59

Fair

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · 3.2 MI N Clarke Cl · Structure no. 410005903814120

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
287 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meehan-Savoy Road over I 59 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Meehan-Savoy 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 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMeehan-Savoy Road
CrossesI 59
Location3.2 MI N Clarke Cl
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.26629, -88.81259
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating69.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length287 ft (87.5 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2023)
Projected traffic120 by 2043
Trucks11%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Meehan-Savoy Road over I 59 built?

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

What condition is Meehan-Savoy 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 Meehan-Savoy Road over I 59 carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Meehan-Savoy Road over I 59?

The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Meehan-Savoy Road over I 59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.