US Bridges

I 20 over Creek

Good

Rankin County, Mississippi · 2.1 MI W US 80 · Structure no. 110002006105490

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
62,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 20 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I 20 over Creek in Rankin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 62,000 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,000 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 20
CrossesCreek
Location2.1 MI W US 80
RouteInterstate 20
Coordinates32.27702, -90.03941
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 inspectionDecember 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 rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62,000 (2023)
Projected traffic68,000 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 20 over Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 20 over Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I 20 over Creek carry?

About 62,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I 20 over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m).

Who owns I 20 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.