US Bridges

Sweet Gum Bottom over I 59/I 20

GoodPosted for load

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · 0.9 MI N US 45 · Structure no. 410005903815780

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sweet Gum Bottom over I 59/I 20 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Sweet Gum Bottom over I 59/I 20 in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSweet Gum Bottom
CrossesI 59/I 20
Location0.9 MI N US 45
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLauderdale County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.38634, -88.62169
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2023)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$403 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sweet Gum Bottom over I 59/I 20 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sweet Gum Bottom over I 59/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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Sweet Gum Bottom over I 59/I 20 carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sweet Gum Bottom over I 59/I 20?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Sweet Gum Bottom over I 59/I 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.