Briarwood Drive over I 55
FairHinds County, Mississippi · 3.7 MI N SR 25 · Structure no. 510005502510080
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 219 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Briarwood Drive over I 55 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Briarwood Drive over I 55 in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,500 by 2043. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Briarwood Drive over I 55 built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Briarwood Drive 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 Briarwood Drive over I 55 carry?
About 8,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Briarwood Drive over I 55?
The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.
Who owns Briarwood Drive over I 55?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.