US Bridges

I 20/I 59 over M and B RR Frt RD Con

Fair

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · 0.4 MI E SR 145 South · Structure no. 110005903815340

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,218 ft
17 main spans
Daily traffic
41,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 20/I 59 over M and B RR Frt RD Con is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 20/I 59 over M and B RR Frt RD Con 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 41,000 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,000 by 2043. The structure is 1,218 ft (371.2 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 20/I 59
CrossesM and B RR Frt RD Con
Location0.4 MI E SR 145 South
RouteInterstate 59
Coordinates32.35707, -88.68535
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating65.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans17
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,218 ft (371.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.2 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,000 (2023)
Projected traffic53,000 by 2043
Trucks35%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 20/I 59 over M and B RR Frt RD Con built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 20/I 59 over M and B RR Frt RD Con 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I 20/I 59 over M and B RR Frt RD Con carry?

About 41,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is I 20/I 59 over M and B RR Frt RD Con?

The structure is 1,218 ft (371.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns I 20/I 59 over M and B RR Frt RD Con?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.