I 55 W Frt RD over Hanging Moss Creek
FairPosted for loadHinds County, Mississippi · 0.7 MI N Northside DR · Structure no. 18000550250998A
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 155 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 55 W Frt RD over Hanging Moss Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying I 55 W Frt RD over Hanging Moss Creek in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,500 by 2043. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 51 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 55 W Frt RD over Hanging Moss Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 55 W Frt RD over Hanging Moss 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 W Frt RD over Hanging Moss Creek carry?
About 8,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is I 55 W Frt RD over Hanging Moss Creek?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns I 55 W Frt RD over Hanging Moss Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.