I 59 over Red Creek
GoodPearl River County, Mississippi · 0.7 MI S SR 13 · Structure no. 11000590550402B
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2015
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 59 over Red Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 59 over Red Creek in Pearl River County, Mississippi. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2015, 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,500 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 59 over Red Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.
What condition is I 59 over Red 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 Red Creek carry?
About 8,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.
How long is I 59 over Red Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I 59 over Red Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.