US Bridges

SR 556 over Rollins Creek

Good

Franklin County, Mississippi · 0.2 MI W US 98 · Structure no. 310055601900290

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 556 over Rollins Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SR 556 over Rollins Creek in Franklin County, Mississippi. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 7 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 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 556
CrossesRollins Creek
Location0.2 MI W US 98
RouteState Highway 556
Coordinates31.44224, -90.85893
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 556 over Rollins Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 556 over Rollins Creek 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 Rollins Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 556 over Rollins Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 556 over Rollins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.