US Bridges

Hardy Road over I 55

Fair

Grenada County, Mississippi · 0.3 MI S Yalobusha Cl · Structure no. 410005502221350

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
285 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hardy Road over I 55 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Hardy Road over I 55 in Grenada County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2043. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHardy Road
CrossesI 55
Location0.3 MI S Yalobusha Cl
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.89411, -89.85299
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 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$288 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hardy Road over I 55 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hardy 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Hardy Road over I 55 carry?

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

How long is Hardy Road over I 55?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Hardy Road over I 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.