US Bridges

I 55 over Ragsdale Road

Fair

Madison County, Mississippi · 1.6 Mi. N SR 857 · Structure no. 11000550451145B

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 55 over Ragsdale Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 55 over Ragsdale 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2043. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 55
CrossesRagsdale Road
Location1.6 Mi. N SR 857
RouteInterstate 55
CountyMadison County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.56054, -90.08153
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2023)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$334 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 55 over Ragsdale Road built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 55 over Ragsdale 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 Ragsdale Road carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I 55 over Ragsdale Road?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I 55 over Ragsdale Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.