I 20 over Old US 49
FairRankin County, Mississippi · 0.6 MI W US 49 · Structure no. 11000200610472B
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 382 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 22,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 20 over Old US 49 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 20 over Old US 49 in Rankin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 58 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2043. The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long and 66 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 20 over Old US 49 built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is I 20 over Old US 49 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does I 20 over Old US 49 carry?
About 22,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is I 20 over Old US 49?
The structure is 382 ft (116.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns I 20 over Old US 49?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.