US Bridges

Halls Road over I 55

Good

Grenada County, Mississippi · 5.5 MI S SR 7 South · Structure no. 41000550222003B

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
230 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Halls Road over I 55 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Halls Road over I 55 in Grenada County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2043. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHalls Road
CrossesI 55
Location5.5 MI S SR 7 South
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.71082, -89.82437
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2023)
Projected traffic240 by 2043
Trucks8%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$380 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Halls Road over I 55 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Halls Road over I 55 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Halls Road over I 55 carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Halls Road over I 55?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Halls Road over I 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.