US Bridges

Ebenezer-Pickens over I 55

Fair

Holmes County, Mississippi · 0.9 MI N Yazoo Cl · Structure no. 410005502613990

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
345 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ebenezer-Pickens over I 55 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ebenezer-Pickens 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 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2043. The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEbenezer-Pickens
CrossesI 55
Location0.9 MI N Yazoo Cl
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.90748, -90.00984
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length345 ft (105.2 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic250 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 Ebenezer-Pickens over I 55 built?

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

What condition is Ebenezer-Pickens 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ebenezer-Pickens over I 55 carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ebenezer-Pickens over I 55?

The structure is 345 ft (105.2 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Ebenezer-Pickens over I 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.