I 20 over Big Black River Relief
PoorHinds County, Mississippi · 0.2 MI E Warren Cl · Structure no. 11000200250179A
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 222 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 20 over Big Black River Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 20 over Big Black River Relief in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 18,500 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,500 by 2043. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 20 over Big Black River Relief built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 20 over Big Black River Relief in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does I 20 over Big Black River Relief carry?
About 18,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.
How long is I 20 over Big Black River Relief?
The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I 20 over Big Black River Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.