US Bridges

Halls Ferry Road over I 20

Fair

Warren County, Mississippi · 2.4 MI E LA ST Line · Structure no. 51000200750024A

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
367 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Halls Ferry Road over I 20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Halls Ferry Road over I 20 in Warren County, Mississippi. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,500 by 2043. The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHalls Ferry Road
CrossesI 20
Location2.4 MI E LA ST Line
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.31928, -90.87751
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 rating95.7 US tons
Inventory rating63.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length367 ft (111.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2023)
Projected traffic8,500 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Halls Ferry Road over I 20 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Halls Ferry 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Halls Ferry Road over I 20 carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Halls Ferry Road over I 20?

The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Halls Ferry Road over I 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.