US Bridges

Franklin Road over I 55

Good

Holmes County, Mississippi · 2.0 MI N SR 14 · Structure no. 410005502614740

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
363 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Franklin Road over I 55 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Franklin Road 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 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2043. The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFranklin Road
CrossesI 55
Location2.0 MI N SR 14
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.00268, -89.9507
Functional classRural Local

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 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 rating58.9 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length363 ft (110.6 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2023)
Projected traffic270 by 2043
Trucks8%
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 Franklin Road over I 55 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Franklin Road 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Franklin Road over I 55 carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Franklin Road over I 55?

The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Franklin Road over I 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.