Martinsville Road over I 55
FairCopiah County, Mississippi · 8.5 MI N Lincoln Cl · Structure no. 410005501505600
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 262 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Martinsville Road over I 55 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Martinsville Road over I 55 in Copiah County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2043. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Martinsville Road over I 55 built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Martinsville Road over I 55 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 Martinsville Road over I 55 carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Martinsville Road over I 55?
The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Martinsville Road over I 55?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.