US Bridges

I 269 over Farm Road

Good

DeSoto County, Mississippi · 0.6 MI N SR 305 · Structure no. 11002690170243A

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
232 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 269 over Farm Road is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 269 over Farm 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2043. The structure is 232 ft (70.8 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
CrossesFarm Road
Location0.6 MI N SR 305
RouteInterstate 269
CountyDeSoto County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.87014, -89.81851
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 inspectionAugust 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 rating57.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length232 ft (70.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2023)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2043
Trucks32%
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 Farm Road built?

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

What condition is I 269 over Farm 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I 269 over Farm Road carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is I 269 over Farm Road?

The structure is 232 ft (70.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns I 269 over Farm Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.