US Bridges

Old Wilson Road over I 55

Fair

Holmes County, Mississippi · 5.8 MI N SR 12 · Structure no. 410005502616090

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
316 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Wilson Road over I 55 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Wilson 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld Wilson Road
CrossesI 55
Location5.8 MI N SR 12
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates33.1697, -89.84958
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length316 ft (96.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2023)
Projected traffic160 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 Old Wilson Road over I 55 built?

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

What condition is Old Wilson Road 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 Old Wilson Road over I 55 carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Old Wilson Road over I 55?

The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Old Wilson Road over I 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.