US Bridges

SR 857 over I 55

Good

Madison County, Mississippi · SR 857 over I 55 · Structure no. 310085704500000

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
455 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 857 over I 55 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 857 over I 55 in Madison County, Mississippi. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,900 by 2043. The structure is 455 ft (138.8 m) long and 128 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 857
CrossesI 55
LocationSR 857 over I 55
RouteState Highway 857
Coordinates32.54036, -90.09577
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.2 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length455 ft (138.8 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width128 ft (39 m)
Roadway width125 ft (38.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2023)
Projected traffic3,900 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 857 over I 55 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 857 over I 55 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 857 over I 55 carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 857 over I 55?

The structure is 455 ft (138.8 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.

Who owns SR 857 over I 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.