US Bridges

Childre Road over I 20

Fair

Rankin County, Mississippi · 0.8 MI E US 49 · Structure no. 410002006104860

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
286 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Childre Road over I 20 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Childre Road over I 20 in Rankin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1967, 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,900 by 2043. The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesChildre Road
CrossesI 20
Location0.8 MI E US 49
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRankin County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.26649, -90.14717
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.6 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length286 ft (87.2 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2023)
Projected traffic2,900 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$458 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Childre Road over I 20 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Childre Road over I 20 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 Childre Road over I 20 carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Childre Road over I 20?

The structure is 286 ft (87.2 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Childre Road over I 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.