Sweethome Road over I 55
GoodGrenada County, Mississippi · 1.9 MI S SR 7 South · Structure no. 41000550222042B
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 195 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sweethome Road over I 55 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sweethome Road over I 55 in Grenada County, Mississippi. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2043. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sweethome Road over I 55 built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sweethome 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 Sweethome Road over I 55 carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Sweethome Road over I 55?
The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Sweethome Road over I 55?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.