US Bridges

Juniper Grove Road over I 59

Good

Pearl River County, Mississippi · 3.4 MI S SR 53 · Structure no. 410005905502310

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
296 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Juniper Grove Road over I 59 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Juniper Grove Road over I 59 in Pearl River County, Mississippi. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.1 mi (79 km).

CarriesJuniper Grove Road
CrossesI 59
Location3.4 MI S SR 53
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.76459, -89.52196
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length296 ft (90.2 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2023)
Projected traffic300 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed49.1 mi (79 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$545 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Juniper Grove Road over I 59 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Juniper Grove Road over I 59 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 Juniper Grove Road over I 59 carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Juniper Grove Road over I 59?

The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Juniper Grove Road over I 59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.