US Bridges

Mcgee Road over I 20

Good

Newton County, Mississippi · 3.2 MI E SR 503 · Structure no. 410002005111850

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
281 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcgee Road over I 20 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Mcgee Road over I 20 in Newton County, Mississippi. It was built in 1962, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 380 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2043. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMcgee Road
CrossesI 20
Location3.2 MI E SR 503
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.34309, -88.98858
Functional classRural Local

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.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2023)
Projected traffic380 by 2043
Trucks8%
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 Mcgee Road over I 20 built?

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

What condition is Mcgee Road over 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Mcgee Road over I 20 carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Mcgee Road over I 20?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Mcgee Road over I 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.