Murphy Road over I 59/I 20
GoodPosted for loadLauderdale County, Mississippi · 1.8 MI N US 45 · Structure no. 410005903815870
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 316 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 370
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Murphy Road over I 59/I 20 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Murphy Road 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 460 by 2043. The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Murphy Road over I 59/I 20 built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Murphy Road 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Murphy Road over I 59/I 20 carry?
About 370 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Murphy Road over I 59/I 20?
The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Murphy Road over I 59/I 20?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.