US Bridges

Arundel Road over I 59

Poor

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · 8.2 MI N Clarke Cl · Structure no. 410005903814660

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
287 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arundel Road over I 59 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Arundel 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2043. The structure is 287 ft (87.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesArundel Road
CrossesI 59
Location8.2 MI N Clarke Cl
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.32579, -88.77667
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating105.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length287 ft (87.5 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Arundel Road over I 59 built?

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

What condition is Arundel Road over I 59 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Arundel Road over I 59 carry?

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

How long is Arundel 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 29 ft wide.

Who owns Arundel Road over I 59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.