US Bridges

I 59 over Spring Creek

Good

Pearl River County, Mississippi · 0.4 MI S SR 26 · Structure no. 110005905502890

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 59 over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I 59 over Spring Creek in Pearl River County, Mississippi. It was built in 1963, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 59
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.4 MI S SR 26
RouteInterstate 59
Coordinates30.84226, -89.49613
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2023)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2043
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 59 over Spring Creek built?

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

What condition is I 59 over Spring Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does I 59 over Spring Creek carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is I 59 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns I 59 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.