I 55 over Race Track Road
FairHolmes County, Mississippi · 0.2 MI S Carroll Cl · Structure no. 11000550261657B
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 197 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 55 over Race Track Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 55 over Race Track 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2043. The structure is 197 ft (60 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 55 over Race Track Road built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 55 over Race Track 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 Race Track Road carry?
About 8,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is I 55 over Race Track Road?
The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I 55 over Race Track Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.