US Bridges

I 55 over Caney Creek

Good

Hinds County, Mississippi · 0.5 MI S Savannah ST Int · Structure no. 11000550250884B

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
57,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 55 over Caney Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I 55 over Caney 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 57,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,000 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 55
CrossesCaney Creek
Location0.5 MI S Savannah ST Int
RouteInterstate 55
Coordinates32.23499, -90.21876
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57,000 (2023)
Projected traffic62,000 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 55 over Caney Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 55 over Caney 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 Caney Creek carry?

About 57,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I 55 over Caney Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns I 55 over Caney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.