US Bridges

St. Charles Street over I 220

Good

Hinds County, Mississippi · 0.9 MI N US 80 · Structure no. 510022002500170

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
324 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

St. Charles Street over I 220 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying St. Charles Street over I 220 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 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2043. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSt. Charles Street
CrossesI 220
Location0.9 MI N US 80
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.31291, -90.24715
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length324 ft (98.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2043
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was St. Charles Street over I 220 built?

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

What condition is St. Charles Street over I 220 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does St. Charles Street over I 220 carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is St. Charles Street over I 220?

The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns St. Charles Street over I 220?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.