US Bridges

Old Jackson Road over I 55

FairPosted for load

Madison County, Mississippi · 0.7 MI N SR 857 · Structure no. 410005504511360

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
322 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Jackson Road over I 55 is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Old Jackson Road over I 55 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2043. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Jackson Road
CrossesI 55
Location0.7 MI N SR 857
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadison County
StateMississippi
Coordinates32.54942, -90.08895
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.4 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length322 ft (98.1 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2023)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$317 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Jackson Road over I 55 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Jackson Road over I 55 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 Old Jackson Road over I 55 carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Old Jackson Road over I 55?

The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Old Jackson Road over I 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.