US Bridges

SR 555 over Mammoth Bayou

Good

Adams County, Mississippi · 2.6 MI N US 61 · Structure no. 310055500100260

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 555 over Mammoth Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying SR 555 over Mammoth Bayou in Adams County, Mississippi. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,100 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSR 555
CrossesMammoth Bayou
Location2.6 MI N US 61
RouteState Highway 555
Coordinates31.58061, -91.36679
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 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 traffic3,100 (2023)
Projected traffic3,100 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
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 Mammoth Bayou built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 555 over Mammoth Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 555 over Mammoth Bayou carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 555 over Mammoth Bayou?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 555 over Mammoth Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.