US Bridges

I 55 over Eubanks Creek

Good

Hinds County, Mississippi · 0.2 MI N SR 25 · Structure no. 110005502509760

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
105,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 55 over Eubanks Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I 55 over Eubanks Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 105,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 115,000 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 55
CrossesEubanks Creek
Location0.2 MI N SR 25
RouteInterstate 55
Coordinates32.33639, -90.16194
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.4 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105,000 (2023)
Projected traffic115,000 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure8
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$327 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 55 over Eubanks Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 55 over Eubanks 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 Eubanks Creek carry?

About 105,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is I 55 over Eubanks Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns I 55 over Eubanks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.