Pat Harrison Drive over I 55
PoorCopiah County, Mississippi · Crystal Springs · Structure no. 410005501506760
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 266 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pat Harrison Drive over I 55 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Pat Harrison Drive over I 55 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 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2043. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pat Harrison Drive over I 55 built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pat Harrison Drive over I 55 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 Pat Harrison Drive over I 55 carry?
About 4,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Pat Harrison Drive over I 55?
The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Pat Harrison Drive over I 55?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.