I 20/I 59 over KCS RR
FairLauderdale County, Mississippi · 0.9 MI E US 11 · Structure no. 110005903815120
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 573 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 48,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 20/I 59 over KCS RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 20/I 59 over KCS RR 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 48,000 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,000 by 2043. The structure is 573 ft (174.7 m) long and 99 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 20/I 59 over KCS RR built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 20/I 59 over KCS RR 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does I 20/I 59 over KCS RR carry?
About 48,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is I 20/I 59 over KCS RR?
The structure is 573 ft (174.7 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 99 ft wide.
Who owns I 20/I 59 over KCS RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.