I 55 over Rocky Creek
FairDeSoto County, Mississippi · 1.5 MI S Tenn ST Line · Structure no. 110005501729080
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 89,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 55 over Rocky Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I 55 over Rocky 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 6 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 89,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 117,000 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 55 over Rocky Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 55 over Rocky 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does I 55 over Rocky Creek carry?
About 89,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is I 55 over Rocky Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).
Who owns I 55 over Rocky Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.