US Bridges

I 55 over Slough

Fair

Lincoln County, Mississippi · 8.4 MI N US 84 · Structure no. 11000550430463A

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 55 over Slough is a concrete culvert carrying I 55 over Slough 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 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 55
CrossesSlough
Location8.4 MI N US 84
RouteInterstate 55
Coordinates31.66802, -90.45684
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2023)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2043
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 55 over Slough built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 55 over Slough 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 Slough carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is I 55 over Slough?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns I 55 over Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.