I 55 over Hardy Creek
FairHinds County, Mississippi · 0.2 MI N Daniel Lake Int · Structure no. 110005502508990
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1959
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 71,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 55 over Hardy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I 55 over Hardy Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 69 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 5 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 71,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,000 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 55 over Hardy Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.
What condition is I 55 over Hardy Creek 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does I 55 over Hardy Creek carry?
About 71,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is I 55 over Hardy Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).
Who owns I 55 over Hardy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.