US Bridges

I 55 over Eastover Drive

Fair

Hinds County, Mississippi · 0.6 MI N SR 25 · Structure no. 11000550250981A

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
132 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
56,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 55 over Eastover Drive is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 55 over Eastover Drive 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 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 56,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,000 by 2043. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 55
CrossesEastover Drive
Location0.6 MI N SR 25
RouteInterstate 55
Coordinates32.34348, -90.15774
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.6 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,000 (2023)
Projected traffic58,000 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 55 over Eastover Drive built?

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

What condition is I 55 over Eastover Drive 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 Eastover Drive carry?

About 56,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I 55 over Eastover Drive?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns I 55 over Eastover Drive?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.