Love Road over I 55
FairDeSoto County, Mississippi · 1.9 MI N Tate Cl · Structure no. 410005501727490
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 290 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 170
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Love Road over I 55 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Love Road over I 55 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 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2043. The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Love Road over I 55 built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is Love Road over I 55 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 Love Road over I 55 carry?
About 170 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Love Road over I 55?
The structure is 290 ft (88.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Love Road over I 55?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.