US Bridges

Kewanee Road over I 59/I 20

Good

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · 1.0 MI N US 80 · Structure no. 410005903816950

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
382 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kewanee Road over I 59/I 20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kewanee Road over I 59/I 20 in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKewanee Road
CrossesI 59/I 20
Location1.0 MI N US 80
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.43522, -88.43967
Functional classRural Minor 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.9 US tons
Inventory rating70.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length382 ft (116.4 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2023)
Projected traffic90 by 2043
Trucks13%
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 Kewanee Road over I 59/I 20 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kewanee 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 Kewanee Road over I 59/I 20 carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

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

The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Kewanee Road over I 59/I 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.