US Bridges

I 20 N Frontage RD over Meridian Speedway RR

Good

Hinds County, Mississippi · 2.7 MI W Natchez Trace · Structure no. 18000200250316C

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,653 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 20 N Frontage RD over Meridian Speedway RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 20 N Frontage RD over Meridian Speedway RR in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2043. The structure is 1,653 ft (503.9 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 20 N Frontage RD
CrossesMeridian Speedway RR
Location2.7 MI W Natchez Trace
RouteInterstate 20
Coordinates32.35712, -90.40582
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.1 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+10 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,653 ft (503.9 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2023)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 20 N Frontage RD over Meridian Speedway RR built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 20 N Frontage RD over Meridian Speedway RR 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 N Frontage RD over Meridian Speedway RR carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I 20 N Frontage RD over Meridian Speedway RR?

The structure is 1,653 ft (503.9 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns I 20 N Frontage RD over Meridian Speedway RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.