US Bridges

I 20 over Tallahatta Creek

Fair

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · 1.7 MI E Newton Cl · Structure no. 11000200381245B

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 20 over Tallahatta Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 20 over Tallahatta Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 60 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 6 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,500 by 2043. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 20
CrossesTallahatta Creek
Location1.7 MI E Newton Cl
RouteInterstate 20
CountyLauderdale County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.34535, -88.88632
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.3 US tons
Inventory rating48.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2023)
Projected traffic11,500 by 2043
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$400 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 20 over Tallahatta Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is I 20 over Tallahatta Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I 20 over Tallahatta Creek carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is I 20 over Tallahatta Creek?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 20 over Tallahatta Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.