US Bridges

Cuba Road over I 59/I 20

Good

Lauderdale County, Mississippi · 2.6 MI N US 80 · Structure no. 410005903817110

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
357 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cuba Road over I 59/I 20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cuba 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCuba Road
CrossesI 59/I 20
Location2.6 MI N US 80
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.44566, -88.41558
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.3 US tons
Inventory rating70.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length357 ft (108.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2023)
Projected traffic120 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 Cuba Road over I 59/I 20 built?

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

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

About 120 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

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

The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Cuba Road over I 59/I 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.