I 55 over Henry Road
FairCopiah County, Mississippi · 0.5 MI S Hinds Cl · Structure no. 11000550150732B
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 155 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 55 over Henry Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 55 over Henry Road 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,500 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).
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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 55 over Henry Road built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 55 over Henry 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does I 55 over Henry Road carry?
About 15,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is I 55 over Henry 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 Henry Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.