Laughter Road over I 269
GoodDeSoto County, Mississippi · 4.2 MI S SR 305 · Structure no. 410026901701950
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 376 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Laughter Road over I 269 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Laughter 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 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2043. The structure is 376 ft (114.7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Laughter Road over I 269 built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is Laughter 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 Laughter Road over I 269 carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Laughter Road over I 269?
The structure is 376 ft (114.7 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns Laughter Road over I 269?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.