US Bridges

I 55 over Star Landing Road

Fair

DeSoto County, Mississippi · 3.5 MI S SR 302 · Structure no. 11000550172859A

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 55 over Star Landing Road is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 55 over Star Landing Road in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It was built in 1959, 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 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 29,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,000 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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CarriesI 55
CrossesStar Landing Road
Location3.5 MI S SR 302
RouteInterstate 55
CountyDeSoto County
StateMississippi
Coordinates34.90457, -89.99133
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,500 (2023)
Projected traffic35,000 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 55 over Star Landing Road built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 55 over Star Landing Road 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I 55 over Star Landing Road carry?

About 29,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I 55 over Star Landing 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 Star Landing Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.