US Bridges

Gordy Harper Road over I 59/I 20

GoodPosted for load

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · 2.4 MI N US 45 · Structure no. 410005903815930

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
270 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gordy Harper Road over I 59/I 20 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Gordy Harper 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2043. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGordy Harper Road
CrossesI 59/I 20
Location2.4 MI N US 45
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.3913, -88.59595
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length270 ft (82.3 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 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 Gordy Harper Road over I 59/I 20 built?

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

What condition is Gordy Harper 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Gordy Harper Road over I 59/I 20 carry?

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

How long is Gordy Harper Road over I 59/I 20?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Gordy Harper Road over I 59/I 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.