I 55 E Frt RD over Big Creek
FairHinds County, Mississippi · 7.4 MI N Copiah Cl · Structure no. 18000550250825D
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 320 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 55 E Frt RD over Big Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 55 E Frt RD over Big Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2043. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 55 E Frt RD over Big Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 55 E Frt RD over Big 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 E Frt RD over Big Creek carry?
About 1,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is I 55 E Frt RD over Big Creek?
The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns I 55 E Frt RD over Big Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.