US Bridges

SR 26 over I 59

Fair

Pearl River County, Mississippi · SR 26 over I 59 · Structure no. 310002605502100

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
252 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 26 over I 59 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 26 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,900 by 2043. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 26
CrossesI 59
LocationSR 26 over I 59
RouteState Highway 26
CountyPearl River County
StateMississippi
Coordinates30.84791, -89.49662
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 rating97.7 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length252 ft (76.8 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 traffic5,900 (2023)
Projected traffic5,900 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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$422 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 26 over I 59 built?

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

What condition is SR 26 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 26 over I 59 carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 26 over I 59?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 26 over I 59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.