I 55 over Big Creek
GoodHinds County, Mississippi · 4.6 MI N Terry Intch · Structure no. 11000550250825B
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 352 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 18,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 55 over Big Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 55 over Big Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 18,500 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,000 by 2043. The structure is 352 ft (107.3 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 Big Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 55 over Big 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 Big Creek carry?
About 18,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is I 55 over Big Creek?
The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I 55 over Big Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.