I 20 over Cow Creek
GoodLauderdale County, Mississippi · 3.9 MI E Newton Cl · Structure no. 11000200381268B
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 157 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 20 over Cow Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 20 over Cow 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 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,500 by 2043. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 20 over Cow 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 Cow 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does I 20 over Cow Creek carry?
About 11,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.
How long is I 20 over Cow Creek?
The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I 20 over Cow Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.