I 55 over Harris Creek
GoodHinds County, Mississippi · 4.7 MI N Copiah Cl · Structure no. 11000550250784C
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 267 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 16,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 55 over Harris Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 55 over Harris Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2043. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 45 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 55 over Harris Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 55 over Harris 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does I 55 over Harris Creek carry?
About 16,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is I 55 over Harris Creek?
The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I 55 over Harris Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.