US Bridges

County Road 31 over I 55

Good

Carroll County, Mississippi · 1.5 MI S SR 35 · Structure no. 410005500817200

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
340 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 31 over I 55 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 31 over I 55 in Carroll 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 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2043. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCounty Road 31
CrossesI 55
Location1.5 MI S SR 35
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.31574, -89.77965
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2023)
Projected traffic240 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 31 over I 55 built?

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

What condition is County Road 31 over I 55 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 31 over I 55 carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is County Road 31 over I 55?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 31 over I 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.