US Bridges

Gumpond Road over I 59

Good

Pearl River County, Mississippi · 13.2 MI N SR 26 · Structure no. 410005905503920

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
282 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gumpond Road over I 59 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gumpond 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 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 580 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 580 by 2043. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesGumpond Road
CrossesI 59
Location13.2 MI N SR 26
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates30.97834, -89.42975
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.2 US tons
Inventory rating34.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2023)
Projected traffic580 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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$788 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gumpond Road over I 59 built?

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

What condition is Gumpond 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 Gumpond Road over I 59 carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Gumpond Road over I 59?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Gumpond Road over I 59?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.