I 55 over Lot Smith Road
GoodLincoln County, Mississippi · 1.4 MI S Copiah Cl · Structure no. 11000550430470A
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Good
- 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 Lot Smith Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 55 over Lot Smith 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 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 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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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 55 over Lot Smith Road built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 55 over Lot Smith Road 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does I 55 over Lot Smith Road carry?
About 10,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is I 55 over Lot Smith 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 Lot Smith Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.