US Bridges

I 20 over Talla Bogue Creek

Fair

Scott County, Mississippi · 0.2 MI W SR 35 · Structure no. 110002006208800

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 20 over Talla Bogue Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I 20 over Talla Bogue Creek in Scott County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,000 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 20
CrossesTalla Bogue Creek
Location0.2 MI W SR 35
RouteInterstate 20
Coordinates32.33666, -89.48745
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,000 (2023)
Projected traffic38,000 by 2043
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure6
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 Talla Bogue Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 20 over Talla Bogue Creek 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does I 20 over Talla Bogue Creek carry?

About 25,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is I 20 over Talla Bogue Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns I 20 over Talla Bogue Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.