I 20 over Valley St/Lynch Creek
GoodHinds County, Mississippi · 3.2 MI E SR 18 · Structure no. 11000200250441A
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,286 ft
- 20 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 38,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 20 over Valley St/Lynch Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 20 over Valley St/Lynch Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1969, 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 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 38,500 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,000 by 2043. The structure is 1,286 ft (392 m) long and 64 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Valley St/Lynch Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 20 over Valley St/Lynch Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does I 20 over Valley St/Lynch Creek carry?
About 38,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is I 20 over Valley St/Lynch Creek?
The structure is 1,286 ft (392 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns I 20 over Valley St/Lynch Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.