US Bridges

Pisgah Bottom Road over I 55

Good

Madison County, Mississippi · 4.4 MI N SR 22 · Structure no. 410005504512220

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
292 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pisgah Bottom Road over I 55 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pisgah Bottom Road over I 55 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 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 80 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPisgah Bottom Road
CrossesI 55
Location4.4 MI N SR 22
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates32.66925, -90.0604
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.9 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2023)
Projected traffic100 by 2043
Trucks6%
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$270 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Pisgah Bottom Road over I 55 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pisgah Bottom 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 Pisgah Bottom Road over I 55 carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Pisgah Bottom Road over I 55?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Pisgah Bottom Road over I 55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.