US Bridges

SR 552 over US 61

Good

Jefferson County, Mississippi · SR 552 over US 61 · Structure no. 310055203201360

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
351 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 552 over US 61 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 552 over US 61 in Jefferson County, Mississippi. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2043. The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 552
CrossesUS 61
LocationSR 552 over US 61
RouteState Highway 552
Coordinates31.83349, -91.04309
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.8 US tons
Inventory rating29.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length351 ft (107 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2023)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 552 over US 61 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 552 over US 61 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 552 over US 61 carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 552 over US 61?

The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns SR 552 over US 61?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.