US Bridges

Savanna Street over I 55

Fair

Hinds County, Mississippi · 2.4 MI S I55S/I20W · Structure no. 510005502508890

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
216 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Savanna Street over I 55 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Savanna Street 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.

It carries about 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,900 by 2043. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSavanna Street
CrossesI 55
Location2.4 MI S I55S/I20W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates32.24219, -90.21544
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2023)
Projected traffic4,900 by 2043
Trucks6%
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 Savanna Street over I 55 built?

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

What condition is Savanna Street 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 Savanna Street over I 55 carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Savanna Street over I 55?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Savanna Street over I 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.