I 20/I 59 over Sowashee Creek
FairLauderdale County, Mississippi · 0.6 MI E US 11 · Structure no. 11000590381509C
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 382 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 49,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 20/I 59 over Sowashee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 20/I 59 over Sowashee Creek in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 49,000 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,000 by 2043. The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Sowashee Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 20/I 59 over Sowashee 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does I 20/I 59 over Sowashee Creek carry?
About 49,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is I 20/I 59 over Sowashee Creek?
The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.
Who owns I 20/I 59 over Sowashee Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.