US Bridges

I 20 over Hickory Little Rock Road

Fair

Newton County, Mississippi · 1.6 MI E SR 503 · Structure no. 11000200511168B

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 20 over Hickory Little Rock Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 20 over Hickory Little Rock Road in Newton County, Mississippi. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 63 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 6 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 45% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2043. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 20
CrossesHickory Little Rock Road
Location1.6 MI E SR 503
RouteInterstate 20
CountyNewton County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.34309, -89.01697
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.3 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2023)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2043
Trucks45%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$314 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 20 over Hickory Little Rock Road built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is I 20 over Hickory Little Rock Road 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does I 20 over Hickory Little Rock Road carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.

How long is I 20 over Hickory Little Rock Road?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 20 over Hickory Little Rock Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.