US Bridges

I 55 E Frontage RD over Soldier Colony Road

Good

Madison County, Mississippi · 0.9 MI S SR 22 · Structure no. 18000550451169D

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 55 E Frontage RD over Soldier Colony Road is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 55 E Frontage RD over Soldier Colony Road in Madison County, Mississippi. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2043. The structure is 143 ft (43.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 55 E Frontage RD
CrossesSoldier Colony Road
Location0.9 MI S SR 22
Coordinates32.59306, -90.06882
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2023)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 55 E Frontage RD over Soldier Colony Road built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 55 E Frontage RD over Soldier Colony Road 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 E Frontage RD over Soldier Colony Road carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I 55 E Frontage RD over Soldier Colony Road?

The structure is 143 ft (43.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I 55 E Frontage RD over Soldier Colony Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.