I 55 over Tyson Road
FairCopiah County, Mississippi · 7.2 MI N Lincoln Cl · Structure no. 11000550150547A
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 155 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 55 over Tyson Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 55 over Tyson Road in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2043. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 55 over Tyson Road built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 55 over Tyson Road 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does I 55 over Tyson Road carry?
About 10,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is I 55 over Tyson Road?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns I 55 over Tyson Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.