US Bridges

Peavy Road over I 20

Good

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · 1.0 MI E Newton Cl · Structure no. 410002003812390

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
266 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Peavy Road over I 20 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Peavy Road over I 20 in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965, 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2043. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPeavy Road
CrossesI 20
Location1.0 MI E Newton Cl
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.34411, -88.8972
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2023)
Projected traffic350 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Peavy Road over I 20 built?

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

What condition is Peavy Road over I 20 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Peavy Road over I 20 carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Peavy Road over I 20?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Peavy Road over I 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.