I 55 over Church Road
FairMadison County, Mississippi · 5.0 MI N SR 463 · Structure no. 11000550451123B
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 155 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 55 over Church Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 55 over Church Road in Madison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 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 24,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2043. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 55 over Church Road built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 55 over Church Road 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 Church Road carry?
About 24,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is I 55 over Church Road?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns I 55 over Church Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.