US Bridges

I 55 over Emory Road

Fair

Holmes County, Mississippi · 2.3 MI S Carroll Cl · Structure no. 11000550261635A

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 55 over Emory Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 55 over Emory Road in Holmes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 6 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2043. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 55
CrossesEmory Road
Location2.3 MI S Carroll Cl
RouteInterstate 55
Coordinates33.20333, -89.82649
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2023)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2043
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 55 over Emory Road built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

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

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is I 55 over Emory Road?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I 55 over Emory Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.