US Bridges

I 59 over Stanfield Creek

Fair

Pearl River County, Mississippi · 8.6 MI N SR 43 North · Structure no. 11000590550130B

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 59 over Stanfield Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 59 over Stanfield 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2043. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 59
CrossesStanfield Creek
Location8.6 MI N SR 43 North
RouteInterstate 59
CountyPearl River County
StateMississippi
Coordinates30.62559, -89.59869
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2023)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2043
Trucks26%
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$279 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 59 over Stanfield 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 Stanfield 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 Stanfield Creek carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I 59 over Stanfield Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 59 over Stanfield Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.