US Bridges

Old Agency Road over I 55

Good

Madison County, Mississippi · 0.2 MI N Natchez Trace · Structure no. 410005504510440

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
390 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Agency Road over I 55 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Agency Road over I 55 in Madison County, Mississippi. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2043. The structure is 390 ft (119 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesOld Agency Road
CrossesI 55
Location0.2 MI N Natchez Trace
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.43089, -90.14467
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length390 ft (119 m)
Longest span115 ft (35 m)
Deck width95 ft (28.9 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2023)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Agency Road over I 55 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Agency Road 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Old Agency Road over I 55 carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old Agency Road over I 55?

The structure is 390 ft (119 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns Old Agency Road over I 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.