I 55 over Slocum Road
GoodDeSoto County, Mississippi · 3.9 MI N Tate Cl · Structure no. 11000550172769A
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 162 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 55 over Slocum Road is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 55 over Slocum Road in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 66 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,500 by 2043. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 55 over Slocum Road built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is I 55 over Slocum Road in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does I 55 over Slocum Road carry?
About 19,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is I 55 over Slocum Road?
The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns I 55 over Slocum Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.