US Bridges

SR 556 over US 84

Good

Franklin County, Mississippi · SR 556 over US 84 · Structure no. 310055601900180

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
357 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 556 over US 84 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 556 over US 84 in Franklin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, older 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2043. The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 556
CrossesUS 84
LocationSR 556 over US 84
RouteState Highway 556
Coordinates31.4625, -90.88091
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length357 ft (108.8 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2023)
Projected traffic350 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 556 over US 84 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 556 over US 84 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 556 over US 84 carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 556 over US 84?

The structure is 357 ft (108.8 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 556 over US 84?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.