US Bridges

I 20 over I 55 to Terry Road

Fair

Hinds County, Mississippi · 3.7 MI E SR 18 · Structure no. 11000200250449A

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
301 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 20 over I 55 to Terry Road is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 20 over I 55 to 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,500 by 2043. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 20
CrossesI 55 to Terry Road
Location3.7 MI E SR 18
RouteInterstate 20
Coordinates32.27659, -90.2089
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating96.5 US tons
Inventory rating58.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2023)
Projected traffic14,500 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$371 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 20 over I 55 to Terry Road built?

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

What condition is I 20 over I 55 to Terry 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 I 55 to Terry Road carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I 20 over I 55 to Terry Road?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I 20 over I 55 to Terry Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.