US Bridges

I 55 over Stream

Good

Montgomery County, Mississippi · 5.1 MI N US 82 · Structure no. 11000550491891A

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 55 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying I 55 over Stream 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 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 55
CrossesStream
Location5.1 MI N US 82
RouteInterstate 55
CountyMontgomery County
StateMississippi
Coordinates33.55797, -89.7722
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2023)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2043
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I 55 over Stream built?

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

What condition is I 55 over Stream 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does I 55 over Stream carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is I 55 over Stream?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns I 55 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.