US Bridges

I 55 E Frt RD over Hanging Moss Creek

Good

Hinds County, Mississippi · 0.7 MI N Northside DR · Structure no. 18000550250998D

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 55 E Frt RD over Hanging Moss Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying I 55 E 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,200 by 2043. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 55 E Frt RD
CrossesHanging Moss Creek
Location0.7 MI N Northside DR
Coordinates32.3656, -90.14959
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,200 (2023)
Projected traffic9,200 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 55 E Frt RD over Hanging Moss Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 55 E Frt RD over Hanging Moss 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 E Frt RD over Hanging Moss Creek carry?

About 9,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is I 55 E 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 58 ft wide.

Who owns I 55 E Frt RD over Hanging Moss Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.