SR 550 over Homochitto River
GoodLincoln County, Mississippi · 1.1 MI E Jefferson Cl · Structure no. 310055004300480
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 384 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 890
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 550 over Homochitto River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 550 over Homochitto River in Lincoln County, Mississippi. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 890 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2043. The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 550 over Homochitto River built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 550 over Homochitto River 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 SR 550 over Homochitto River carry?
About 890 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 550 over Homochitto River?
The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (33 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns SR 550 over Homochitto River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.