I 55 over Brashear Creek
FairMadison County, Mississippi · 2.8 MI N Natchez Trace · Structure no. 11000550451070A
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 42,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 55 over Brashear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I 55 over Brashear Creek in Madison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 65 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 42,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,000 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 55 over Brashear Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is I 55 over Brashear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does I 55 over Brashear Creek carry?
About 42,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I 55 over Brashear Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns I 55 over Brashear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.