US Bridges

Suqualena Meehan over I 20

Good

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · 2.1 MI E Newton Cl · Structure no. 410002003812500

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
80
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Suqualena Meehan over I 20 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Suqualena Meehan 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 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).

CarriesSuqualena Meehan
CrossesI 20
Location2.1 MI E Newton Cl
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.34568, -88.87916
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 traffic80 (2023)
Projected traffic80 by 2043
Trucks11%
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 Suqualena Meehan over I 20 built?

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

What condition is Suqualena Meehan 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 Suqualena Meehan over I 20 carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Suqualena Meehan 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 Suqualena Meehan over I 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.