US Bridges

Gulde Road over I 20

Fair

Rankin County, Mississippi · 2.4 MI W SR 43 · Structure no. 410002006106660

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
266 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gulde Road over I 20 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Gulde Road over I 20 in Rankin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2043. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGulde Road
CrossesI 20
Location2.4 MI W SR 43
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.28767, -89.84274
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length266 ft (81.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2023)
Projected traffic380 by 2043
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Gulde Road over I 20 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gulde 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Gulde Road over I 20 carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Gulde Road over I 20?

The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Gulde Road over I 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.