US Bridges

I 59 over Hobolochitto Creek

Fair

Pearl River County, Mississippi · 0.4 MI N SR 43 South · Structure no. 11000590550052B

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
350 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 59 over Hobolochitto Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 59 over Hobolochitto Creek in Pearl River County, Mississippi. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 62 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2043. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 59
CrossesHobolochitto Creek
Location0.4 MI N SR 43 South
RouteInterstate 59
CountyPearl River County
StateMississippi
Coordinates30.52784, -89.65799
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2023)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$293 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 59 over Hobolochitto Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is I 59 over Hobolochitto 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I 59 over Hobolochitto Creek carry?

About 16,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I 59 over Hobolochitto Creek?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I 59 over Hobolochitto Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.