US Bridges

SR 555 over Zurhallen Bayou

Fair

Adams County, Mississippi · 0.3 MI N US 61 · Structure no. 310055500100030

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 555 over Zurhallen Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying SR 555 over Zurhallen Bayou in Adams County, Mississippi. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSR 555
CrossesZurhallen Bayou
Location0.3 MI N US 61
RouteState Highway 555
Coordinates31.56377, -91.36936
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2023)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 555 over Zurhallen Bayou built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 555 over Zurhallen Bayou 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 555 over Zurhallen Bayou carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 555 over Zurhallen Bayou?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 555 over Zurhallen Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.