US Bridges

Norfield Road over I 55

Good

Lincoln County, Mississippi · 4.4 MI N Pike Cl · Structure no. 410005504302820

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
372 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Norfield Road over I 55 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Norfield Road over I 55 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2043. The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorfield Road
CrossesI 55
Location4.4 MI N Pike Cl
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.40784, -90.48013
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.3 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length372 ft (113.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2023)
Projected traffic70 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure20
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Norfield Road over I 55 built?

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

What condition is Norfield Road over I 55 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Norfield Road over I 55 carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Norfield Road over I 55?

The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Norfield Road over I 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.