US Bridges

Russell Road over I 59/I 20

Fair

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · 3.4 MI N US 45 · Structure no. 410005903816030

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
275 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Russell Road over I 59/I 20 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Russell 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2043. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRussell Road
CrossesI 59/I 20
Location3.4 MI N US 45
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLauderdale County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.39541, -88.57977
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2023)
Projected traffic2,800 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 Russell Road over I 59/I 20 built?

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

What condition is Russell Road over I 59/I 20 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

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

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Russell Road over I 59/I 20?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Russell Road over I 59/I 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.