US Bridges

I 220 over KCS RR

Fair

Hinds County, Mississippi · 2.6 MI N I 20 · Structure no. 11002200250026B

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
233 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 220 over KCS RR is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 220 over KCS RR in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,000 by 2043. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 220
CrossesKCS RR
Location2.6 MI N I 20
RouteInterstate 220
CountyHinds County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.32618, -90.24709
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 inspectionSeptember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,000 (2023)
Projected traffic29,000 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 220 over KCS RR built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 220 over KCS RR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I 220 over KCS RR carry?

About 28,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 220 over KCS RR?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 220 over KCS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.