US Bridges

I 55 over White Oak Creek

Good

Hinds County, Mississippi · 0.4 MI N Beasley RD · Structure no. 11000550251016B

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
96,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 55 over White Oak Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I 55 over White Oak Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 96,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 105,000 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 55
CrossesWhite Oak Creek
Location0.4 MI N Beasley RD
RouteInterstate 55
Coordinates32.39088, -90.14562
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96,000 (2023)
Projected traffic105,000 by 2043
Trucks6%
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$368 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 55 over White Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 55 over White Oak 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 White Oak Creek carry?

About 96,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I 55 over White Oak Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns I 55 over White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.