US Bridges

I 55 over Rascoe Road

Good

DeSoto County, Mississippi · 1.2 MI S Tenn ST Line · Structure no. 11000550172911A

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 55 over Rascoe Road is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 55 over Rascoe Road in DeSoto County, Mississippi. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 44,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,000 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 55
CrossesRascoe Road
Location1.2 MI S Tenn ST Line
RouteInterstate 55
Coordinates34.97762, -90.00177
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61.1 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,500 (2023)
Projected traffic53,000 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 55 over Rascoe Road built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 55 over Rascoe 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I 55 over Rascoe Road carry?

About 44,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I 55 over Rascoe Road?

The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns I 55 over Rascoe Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.