I 20/I 59 over Okatibee Creek
GoodLauderdale County, Mississippi · 1.4 MI E JCT I 59/I 20 · Structure no. 11000590381490B
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 430 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 20/I 59 over Okatibee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 20/I 59 over Okatibee 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 18,500 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2043. The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 20/I 59 over Okatibee Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is I 20/I 59 over Okatibee 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does I 20/I 59 over Okatibee Creek carry?
About 18,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.
How long is I 20/I 59 over Okatibee Creek?
The structure is 430 ft (131.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns I 20/I 59 over Okatibee Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.