US Bridges

Will Garrett Road over I 59/I 20

Good

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · 7.8 MI N US 45 · Structure no. 410005903816480

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
229 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Will Garrett Road over I 59/I 20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Will Garrett Road over I 59/I 20 in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2043. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWill Garrett Road
CrossesI 59/I 20
Location7.8 MI N US 45
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.4132, -88.50617
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2023)
Projected traffic1,900 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$470 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Will Garrett Road over I 59/I 20 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Will Garrett 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 July 2023.

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

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Will Garrett Road over I 59/I 20?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Will Garrett Road over I 59/I 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.