I 55 over Horn Lake Creek
FairDeSoto County, Mississippi · 2.9 MI S Tenn ST Line · Structure no. 11000550172893A
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 282 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 55 over Horn Lake Creek is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I 55 over Horn Lake Creek in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 34,500 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,000 by 2043. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 30 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 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 55 over Horn Lake Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 55 over Horn Lake Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does I 55 over Horn Lake Creek carry?
About 34,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is I 55 over Horn Lake Creek?
The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns I 55 over Horn Lake Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.