US Bridges

Katie Dunn Road over I 55

Good

Lincoln County, Mississippi · 11.4 MI N Pike Cl · Structure no. 410005504303580

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
384 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Katie Dunn Road over I 55 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Katie Dunn Road over I 55 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 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2043. The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKatie Dunn Road
CrossesI 55
Location11.4 MI N Pike Cl
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates31.51714, -90.47955
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length384 ft (117 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 traffic190 (2023)
Projected traffic190 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 Katie Dunn Road over I 55 built?

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

What condition is Katie Dunn 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 Katie Dunn Road over I 55 carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Katie Dunn Road over I 55?

The structure is 384 ft (117 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Katie Dunn Road over I 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.