Old SR 27 over I 55
FairCopiah County, Mississippi · 1.5 MI S SR 27 · Structure no. 410005501506940
- 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
- 1,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old SR 27 over I 55 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old SR 27 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 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2043. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 36 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old SR 27 over I 55 built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old SR 27 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Old SR 27 over I 55 carry?
About 1,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Old SR 27 over I 55?
The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Old SR 27 over I 55?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.