US Bridges

I 269 over Douglas Road

Good

DeSoto County, Mississippi · 3.9 MI N I 55 · Structure no. 11002690170182A

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
218 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 269 over Douglas Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 269 over Douglas Road in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,000 by 2043. The structure is 218 ft (66.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 269
CrossesDouglas Road
Location3.9 MI N I 55
RouteInterstate 269
CountyDeSoto County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.86964, -89.92466
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.1 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length218 ft (66.5 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2023)
Projected traffic43,000 by 2043
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 269 over Douglas Road built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 269 over Douglas Road 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I 269 over Douglas Road carry?

About 16,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I 269 over Douglas Road?

The structure is 218 ft (66.5 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns I 269 over Douglas Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.