US Bridges

Getwell Road over I 269

Good

DeSoto County, Mississippi · 3.2 MI N I 55 · Structure no. 410026901701750

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
374 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Getwell Road over I 269 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Getwell Road over I 269 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 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2043. The structure is 374 ft (114.1 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGetwell Road
CrossesI 269
Location3.2 MI N I 55
RouteCounty Highway 269
CountyDeSoto County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.86907, -89.93691
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length374 ft (114.1 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.4 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,400 (2023)
Projected traffic6,400 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Getwell Road over I 269 built?

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

What condition is Getwell Road over I 269 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Getwell Road over I 269 carry?

About 6,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Getwell Road over I 269?

The structure is 374 ft (114.1 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Getwell Road over I 269?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.