I 20 over Chunky River
FairNewton County, Mississippi · 4.0 MI E SR 503 · Structure no. 11000200511193B
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 390 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 20 over Chunky River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 20 over Chunky River 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 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 20 over Chunky River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is I 20 over Chunky River 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 Chunky River carry?
About 12,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 45% are trucks.
How long is I 20 over Chunky River?
The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I 20 over Chunky River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.