I 55 over Gum Branch Road
FairMontgomery County, Mississippi · 3.6 MI S US 82 · Structure no. 11000550491801B
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 155 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 55 over Gum Branch Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 55 over Gum Branch Road in Montgomery 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2043. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 55 over Gum Branch Road built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 55 over Gum Branch Road 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does I 55 over Gum Branch Road carry?
About 7,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is I 55 over Gum Branch Road?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns I 55 over Gum Branch Road?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.