SR 17 over I 55
FairHolmes County, Mississippi · SR 17 over I 55 · Structure no. 310001702602570
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 367 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 17 over I 55 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 17 over I 55 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2043. The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long and 38 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 SR 17 over I 55 built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 17 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SR 17 over I 55 carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 17 over I 55?
The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns SR 17 over I 55?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.