I 55 over Emory Road
FairHolmes County, Mississippi · 2.3 MI S Carroll Cl · Structure no. 11000550261635B
- 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 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 7,500 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).
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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.