I 55 over Three Mile Creek
FairHinds County, Mississippi · 0.2 MI N Mcdowell RD · Structure no. 110005502509090
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1969
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 117,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 55 over Three Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I 55 over Three Mile Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1969, 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 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 117,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 128,000 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 55 over Three Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.
What condition is I 55 over Three Mile 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 Three Mile Creek carry?
About 117,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I 55 over Three Mile Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).
Who owns I 55 over Three Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.