I 55 over Beasley Road
FairHinds County, Mississippi · 0.3 MI N Briarwood Drive · Structure no. 11000550251011A
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 374 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 44,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 55 over Beasley Road is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying I 55 over Beasley Road in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 44,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,500 by 2043. The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long and 59 ft wide. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 55 over Beasley Road built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 55 over Beasley Road 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 Beasley Road carry?
About 44,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is I 55 over Beasley Road?
The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns I 55 over Beasley Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.