US Bridges

SR 471 over I 20

Good

Rankin County, Mississippi · SR 471 over I 20 · Structure no. 310047106100060

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
378 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 471 over I 20 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 471 over I 20 in Rankin County, Mississippi. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2043. The structure is 378 ft (115.3 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 471
CrossesI 20
LocationSR 471 over I 20
RouteState Highway 471
Coordinates32.27873, -89.99355
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length378 ft (115.3 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2023)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR 471 over I 20 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 471 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 471 over I 20 carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 471 over I 20?

The structure is 378 ft (115.3 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns SR 471 over I 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.