US Bridges

I 20 over Terry Road

Good

Hinds County, Mississippi · 3.5 MI E SR 18 · Structure no. 11000200250446A

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
252 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 20 over Terry Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 20 over Terry Road in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2043. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 20
CrossesTerry Road
Location3.5 MI E SR 18
RouteInterstate 20
Coordinates32.27957, -90.21202
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2023)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
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 Terry Road built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 20 over Terry Road 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I 20 over Terry Road carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I 20 over Terry Road?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns I 20 over Terry Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.