US Bridges

SR 35 over I 20

Fair

Scott County, Mississippi · SR 35 over I 20 · Structure no. 31000350621054B

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
262 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 35 over I 20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 35 over I 20 in Scott 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,550 by 2043. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 35
CrossesI 20
LocationSR 35 over I 20
RouteState Highway 35
CountyScott County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.33604, -89.48393
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2023)
Projected traffic2,550 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$491 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 35 over I 20 built?

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

What condition is SR 35 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 35 over I 20 carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SR 35 over I 20?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 35 over I 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.