US Bridges

I 20 over Mcraven Road

Fair

Hinds County, Mississippi · 0.6 MI W SR 18 · Structure no. 11000200250403B

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
254 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 20 over Mcraven Road is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 20 over Mcraven Road in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 56 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,500 by 2043. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 20
CrossesMcraven Road
Location0.6 MI W SR 18
RouteInterstate 20
Coordinates32.29821, -90.27614
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width69 ft (21 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2023)
Projected traffic27,500 by 2043
Trucks23%
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 20 over Mcraven Road built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is I 20 over Mcraven Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does I 20 over Mcraven Road carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I 20 over Mcraven Road?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns I 20 over Mcraven Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.