US Bridges

I 20 over Conway Slough

Good

Rankin County, Mississippi · 0.4 MI E US 49 · Structure no. 110002006104820

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
77,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 20 over Conway Slough is a concrete culvert carrying I 20 over Conway Slough in Rankin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 77,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,000 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 20
CrossesConway Slough
Location0.4 MI E US 49
RouteInterstate 20
Coordinates32.27067, -90.15262
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77,000 (2023)
Projected traffic85,000 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$277 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 20 over Conway Slough built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 20 over Conway Slough 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I 20 over Conway Slough carry?

About 77,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I 20 over Conway Slough?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I 20 over Conway Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.