I 55 over Tilda Bogue Creek
FairMadison County, Mississippi · 3.0 MI N SR 22 · Structure no. 11000550451208A
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 55 over Tilda Bogue Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 55 over Tilda Bogue Creek in Madison County, Mississippi. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 55 over Tilda Bogue Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 55 over Tilda Bogue 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 Tilda Bogue Creek carry?
About 13,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is I 55 over Tilda Bogue Creek?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns I 55 over Tilda Bogue Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.