US Bridges

I 55 over Bogue Chitto Road

Fair

Lincoln County, Mississippi · 5.1 MI N Pike Cl · Structure no. 11000550430294A

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 55 over Bogue Chitto Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 55 over Bogue Chitto Road in Lincoln County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,500 by 2043. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 55
CrossesBogue Chitto Road
Location5.1 MI N Pike Cl
RouteInterstate 55
CountyLincoln County
StateMississippi
Coordinates31.42491, -90.4799
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating43.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2023)
Projected traffic14,500 by 2043
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$346 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 55 over Bogue Chitto Road built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 55 over Bogue Chitto Road 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does I 55 over Bogue Chitto Road carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I 55 over Bogue Chitto Road?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 55 over Bogue Chitto Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.