US Bridges

SR 13 over I 59

Fair

Pearl River County, Mississippi · SR 13 over I 59 · Structure no. 310001305501480

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
284 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 13 over I 59 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 13 over I 59 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 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2043. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 57.8 mi (93 km).

CarriesSR 13
CrossesI 59
LocationSR 13 over I 59
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates31.00073, -89.41837
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2023)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed57.8 mi (93 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$457 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 13 over I 59 built?

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

What condition is SR 13 over I 59 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 13 over I 59 carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 13 over I 59?

The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 13 over I 59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.