I 69 over US 51
DeSoto County, Mississippi · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- I 69 over US 51 in DeSoto County, Mississippi, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the substructure, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 8,000 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2023).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 152 of the 266 inventoried bridges in DeSoto County rated good (57.1%); 6 (2.3%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its class is unchanged from 2024 (good), but component ratings moved: substructure 8 to 7.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated November 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 218 ft |
| Location | I 69 over US 51 |
| NBI structure number | 31003040170140C |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | November 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Mississippi department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in DeSoto County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I 55 over Rocky Creek | 1958 | 89,000 | Fair |
| I 55 over State Line Road | 2007 | 76,000 | Good |
| I 55 over Rascoe Road | 2007 | 44,500 | Good |
| I 55 over Rascoe Road | 2007 | 44,500 | Good |
| Airways Blvd over Rocky Creek | 1983 | 40,000 | Fair |
| SR 302 over Stream | 1994 | 38,000 | Good |
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