I 55 over Clear Creek Road
PoorCopiah County, Mississippi · 5.9 MI S SR 27 · Structure no. 11000550150650A
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 155 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 55 over Clear Creek Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 55 over Clear Creek Road in Copiah 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2043. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 55 over Clear Creek Road built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 55 over Clear Creek Road in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does I 55 over Clear Creek Road carry?
About 13,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is I 55 over Clear Creek Road?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns I 55 over Clear Creek Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.