US Bridges

Bolton Road over I 55

Good

Carroll County, Mississippi · 0.2 MI S Grenada Cl · Structure no. 410005500819780

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
322 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bolton Road over I 55 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bolton Road over I 55 in Carroll County, Mississippi. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2043. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBolton Road
CrossesI 55
Location0.2 MI S Grenada Cl
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.67557, -89.81211
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length322 ft (98.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2023)
Projected traffic110 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$615 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bolton Road over I 55 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bolton Road 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Bolton Road over I 55 carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Bolton Road over I 55?

The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Bolton Road over I 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.