US Bridges

SR 14 over I 55

Good

Holmes County, Mississippi · SR 14 over I 55 · Structure no. 310001402606920

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
359 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 14 over I 55 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 14 over I 55 in Holmes County, Mississippi. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 850 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2043. The structure is 359 ft (109.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 14
CrossesI 55
LocationSR 14 over I 55
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates32.97526, -89.96426
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length359 ft (109.4 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2023)
Projected traffic850 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 14 over I 55 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 14 over I 55 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 14 over I 55 carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 14 over I 55?

The structure is 359 ft (109.4 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 14 over I 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.