US Bridges

I 55 over Steed Road

Good

Madison County, Mississippi · 0.8 MI N Natchez Trace · Structure no. 11000550451051B

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 55 over Steed Road is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 55 over Steed Road in Madison County, Mississippi. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 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 43,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,500 by 2043. The structure is 270 ft (82.4 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 55
CrossesSteed Road
Location0.8 MI N Natchez Trace
RouteInterstate 55
Coordinates32.43949, -90.14427
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length270 ft (82.4 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width89 ft (27 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,000 (2023)
Projected traffic47,500 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 55 over Steed Road built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 55 over Steed 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I 55 over Steed Road carry?

About 43,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I 55 over Steed Road?

The structure is 270 ft (82.4 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns I 55 over Steed Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.