I 55 over Church Road
GoodDeSoto County, Mississippi · 2.0 MI S SR 302 · Structure no. 11000550172879B
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 262 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 55 over Church Road is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 55 over Church Road in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 29,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,000 by 2043. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 63 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 55 over Church Road built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 55 over Church 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does I 55 over Church Road carry?
About 29,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is I 55 over Church Road?
The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns I 55 over Church Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.