US Bridges

Farr Road over I 20

Fair

Hinds County, Mississippi · 4.7 MI E SR 22 · Structure no. 410002002502510

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
286 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farr Road over I 20 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Farr Road over I 20 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 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2043. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFarr Road
CrossesI 20
Location4.7 MI E SR 22
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHinds County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.36194, -90.51905
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJuly 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length286 ft (87.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2023)
Projected traffic110 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$350 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Farr Road over I 20 built?

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

What condition is Farr Road over I 20 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Farr Road over I 20 carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Farr Road over I 20?

The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Farr Road over I 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.