US Bridges

I 20 over Clear Creek

Fair

Warren County, Mississippi · 5.7 MI W Hinds Cl · Structure no. 11000200750120A

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
682 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 20 over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 20 over Clear Creek in Warren County, Mississippi. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 5 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2043. The structure is 682 ft (207.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 20
CrossesClear Creek
Location5.7 MI W Hinds Cl
RouteInterstate 20
Coordinates32.35764, -90.7231
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+11 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length682 ft (207.9 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2023)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2043
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 20 over Clear 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I 20 over Clear Creek carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is I 20 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 682 ft (207.9 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 20 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.