US Bridges

Barker Road over I 55 Left Lane

Fair

Copiah County, Mississippi · 2.4 MI N SR 28 · Structure no. 41000550150631A

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
173 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barker Road over I 55 Left Lane is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Barker Road over I 55 Left Lane 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 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2043. The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBarker Road
CrossesI 55 Left Lane
Location2.4 MI N SR 28
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCopiah County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.90756, -90.40813
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length173 ft (52.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2023)
Projected traffic130 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$266 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Barker Road over I 55 Left Lane built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Barker Road over I 55 Left Lane 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 Barker Road over I 55 Left Lane carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Barker Road over I 55 Left Lane?

The structure is 173 ft (52.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Barker Road over I 55 Left Lane?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.