I 55 over Rocky Bluff Road
FairLincoln County, Mississippi · 6.6 MI N US 84 · Structure no. 11000550430442A
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 155 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 55 over Rocky Bluff Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 55 over Rocky Bluff Road in Lincoln County, Mississippi. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2043. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 55 over Rocky Bluff Road built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 55 over Rocky Bluff 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does I 55 over Rocky Bluff Road carry?
About 10,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is I 55 over Rocky Bluff Road?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns I 55 over Rocky Bluff Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.