I 55 over SR 27
FairCopiah County, Mississippi · I 55 over SR 27 · Structure no. 11000550150709B
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 252 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 55 over SR 27 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 55 over SR 27 in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,500 by 2043. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 31 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 55 over SR 27 built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 55 over SR 27 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does I 55 over SR 27 carry?
About 12,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is I 55 over SR 27?
The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns I 55 over SR 27?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.