US Bridges

Tank Road over I 55

FairPosted for load

Hinds County, Mississippi · 3.2 MI N Copiah Cl · Structure no. 410005502507730

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
195 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tank Road over I 55 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Tank Road over I 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2043. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTank Road
CrossesI 55
Location3.2 MI N Copiah Cl
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHinds County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.09341, -90.30701
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.6 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2023)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tank Road over I 55 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tank Road over I 55 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 Tank Road over I 55 carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Tank Road over I 55?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Tank Road over I 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.