I 55 over Bear Creek Trib
GoodMadison County, Mississippi · 3.3 MI N SR 857 · Structure no. 110005504511620
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 55 over Bear Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying I 55 over Bear Creek Trib 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 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 40,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,000 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 55 over Bear Creek Trib built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 55 over Bear Creek Trib 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 Bear Creek Trib carry?
About 40,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is I 55 over Bear Creek Trib?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns I 55 over Bear Creek Trib?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.