US Bridges

I 20/I 59 over 65th Ave KCS RR

Good

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · 0.6 MI W JCT I 59 US 11 · Structure no. 110005903814970

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
553 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 20/I 59 over 65th Ave KCS RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 20/I 59 over 65th Ave KCS RR in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1974, 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 37,000 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,000 by 2043. The structure is 553 ft (168.6 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 20/I 59
Crosses65th Ave KCS RR
Location0.6 MI W JCT I 59 US 11
RouteInterstate 59
Coordinates32.34999, -88.74593
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length553 ft (168.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,000 (2023)
Projected traffic48,000 by 2043
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$515 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 20/I 59 over 65th Ave KCS RR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is I 20/I 59 over 65th Ave KCS RR 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 65th Ave KCS RR carry?

About 37,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is I 20/I 59 over 65th Ave KCS RR?

The structure is 553 ft (168.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns I 20/I 59 over 65th Ave KCS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.