US Bridges

Vfw Road over I 20

Fair

Scott County, Mississippi · 4.9 MI E SR 501 · Structure no. 410002006209450

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
253 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
620
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vfw Road over I 20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vfw Road 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 620 by 2043. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesVfw Road
CrossesI 20
Location4.9 MI E SR 501
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyScott County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.32577, -89.37677
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2023)
Projected traffic620 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$449 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Vfw Road over I 20 built?

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

What condition is Vfw 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Vfw Road over I 20 carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Vfw Road over I 20?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Vfw Road over I 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.