US Bridges

I 20E I55N over Gallatin ST Lynch Ck

Fair

Hinds County, Mississippi · 0.8 MI E I 55/I 20W · Structure no. 110002002504590

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
840 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
58,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 20E I55N over Gallatin ST Lynch Ck is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 20E I55N over Gallatin ST Lynch Ck 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 58,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,000 by 2043. The structure is 840 ft (256 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 20E I55N
CrossesGallatin ST Lynch Ck
Location0.8 MI E I 55/I 20W
RouteInterstate 20
Coordinates32.27568, -90.19356
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+15 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length840 ft (256 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,500 (2023)
Projected traffic64,000 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$936 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 20E I55N over Gallatin ST Lynch Ck built?

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

What condition is I 20E I55N over Gallatin ST Lynch Ck 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 20E I55N over Gallatin ST Lynch Ck carry?

About 58,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I 20E I55N over Gallatin ST Lynch Ck?

The structure is 840 ft (256 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I 20E I55N over Gallatin ST Lynch Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.