US Bridges

Anchor Lake Road over I 59

Fair

Pearl River County, Mississippi · 8.3 MI N SR 43 · Structure no. 410005905501270

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
282 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Anchor Lake Road over I 59 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Anchor Lake Road 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2043. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesAnchor Lake Road
CrossesI 59
Location8.3 MI N SR 43
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.62254, -89.60089
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating92.8 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2023)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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 with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$548 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Anchor Lake Road over I 59 built?

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

What condition is Anchor Lake Road 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Anchor Lake Road over I 59 carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Anchor Lake Road over I 59?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Anchor Lake Road over I 59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.