US Bridges

Daniel Lake Road over I 55

Fair

Hinds County, Mississippi · 1.6 MI S I55S/I20W · Structure no. 510005502508970

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
217 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Daniel Lake Road over I 55 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Daniel Lake Road over I 55 in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,400 by 2043. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDaniel Lake Road
CrossesI 55
Location1.6 MI S I55S/I20W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHinds County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.25231, -90.21218
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (2023)
Projected traffic7,400 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 Daniel Lake Road over I 55 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Daniel Lake 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 Daniel Lake Road over I 55 carry?

About 7,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Daniel Lake Road over I 55?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Daniel Lake Road over I 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.