US Bridges

I 20 Frt RD over Fleetwood Creek

Good

Hinds County, Mississippi · 7.2 MI E SR 22 · Structure no. 18000200250275A

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
780
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 20 Frt RD over Fleetwood Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 20 Frt RD over Fleetwood Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 20 Frt RD
CrossesFleetwood Creek
Location7.2 MI E SR 22
Coordinates32.36214, -90.47435
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating45.9 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2023)
Projected traffic780 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$300 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 20 Frt RD over Fleetwood Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 20 Frt RD over Fleetwood 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 Frt RD over Fleetwood Creek carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I 20 Frt RD over Fleetwood Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns I 20 Frt RD over Fleetwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.