US Bridges

I 55 over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Mississippi · 1.6 MI N SR 35 · Structure no. 11000550081749A

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 55 over Hurricane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I 55 over Hurricane Creek in Carroll County, Mississippi. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2043. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 55
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location1.6 MI N SR 35
RouteInterstate 55
Coordinates33.35681, -89.77281
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2023)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2043
Trucks33%
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 55 over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 55 over Hurricane 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I 55 over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is I 55 over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns I 55 over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.